Running Shoes Buying Guide

Made for race days, these Saucony shoes have all the tech you need to smash your personal best. Dynamic, light and responsive, they make running faster and more fun, giving you the competitive edge.




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View all Saucony Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 33 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Textile/synthetic leather |
| Lining | Recycled PET |
| Midsole | PEBA HG 1/PWRRUN PB+ |
| Outsole | PWRTRAC rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 14.4 ounces |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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| U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14.5 | |||
| UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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In all honesty, with nearly 2 years to come up with some updates and improvements, a big swing and a miss for me. The upper and midsole are very similar to the 4, except I got a little bunching on the tongue over the top of my foot which I never had with the 4. If you like firm, and only run in Saucony, you might like these, but there are so many other racing shoes that trump this in nearly every category. The ONLY improvement for me is the outsole is a bit more grippy, but I would save your money on this one and get something else, or just buy the Pro 4 at a discount and you'll get the same performance/tech that's in this model.
The "I hate to be That Guy" review: I've run in the EP 4 and really like it. This after enjoying the ES (Endorphin Speed) for a few iterations. So I ordered this new EP5 only to find its MUCH stiffer with the slotted carbon plate - just prohibitive for me unfortunately. I assume its to better compete with other racers out there but for slower, older runners just looking for a light cushioned shoe, its not a good fit. Going to try the "Azura" which is heavier but "plate free". PS Good to see Saucony offerings at least a few neutral colorways (many mixes are pretty wild aka bowling shoes)
I’m coming from the Pro 4, and the Pro 5 is a massive upgrade. The new plate design is immediately noticeable. the propulsion is way snappier and gives you that pop with every stride. What really sets this apart for me, though, is the stability. It feels incredibly secure for a high-performance racer. Absolute winner.