Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Road · Tempo · Intervals
| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | — | 8 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 204 g | 8 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | 241 g | 10.6 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: — · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
Conflicting manufacturer weights
— Not documented or unresolved
- Saucony guide — Endorphin Speed 5 explicit men and women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
- Saucony comparison — Endorphin Speed 5 explicit men and women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 204 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- Saucony guide — Endorphin Speed 5 explicit men and women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: 241 g · Drop: 10.6 mm
Reference size not stated
RunRepeat measured 241 g and 10.6 mm drop. Sample size/sex are not established here; the lab protocol differs from nominal producer specs.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-09-06
About the shoe
A nylon-plated performance trainer designed to cover workouts, long runs and some racing. Independent tests find a smooth, energetic and unusually versatile ride, though it is less aggressive than dedicated carbon racers.
- Comfort
- 92/100
- Response
- 96/100
- Stability
- 82/100
- Cushioning
- 80/100
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- Composite
- Plate construction
- Winged nylon plate
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Tempo · Intervals · Race · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Manufacturer weight
- 237 g, men’s regular listing; reference size and weighing method unspecified. Other sizes and women’s variants may differ.
- Drop
- 8 mm.
- Stack height
- 36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot; producer values, reference size and method unspecified.
- Midsole
- PWRRUN PB foam with SPEEDROLL geometry.
- Plate / structure
- Winged semi-rigid nylon plate.
- Independent lab sample
- RunRepeat measured 241 g and 10.6 mm drop. Sample size/sex are not established here; the lab protocol differs from nominal producer specs.
- Field-test fit note
- Doctors of Running reports a low-volume fit and lateral heel bias; runners needing lateral guidance may struggle.
Sources: Saucony product page ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗