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Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
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Endorphin Elite 3

The Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 is a road racing super-shoe built on a full 40mm stack of IncrediRUN foam with a slotted carbon fiber plate.

$290MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Use
racing
Also good for
Half marathon, marathon
Cushion
max
Stability
neutral
Weight
204g
Drop
8mm
Stack
40/32mm
Plate
carbon
Midsole
incrediRUN
Outsole
PWRTRAC
Upper
breathable upper
Widths
standard
Release
2026
Half marathonRoadLightweightMarathonMax cushionRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

A top-tier marathon racer for runners chasing a personal best; its slotted carbon plate and high-rebound foam prioritize propulsion over everyday versatility.

Ride

Highly propulsive and rockered, pairing soft IncrediRUN foam with a stiff slotted carbon plate for aggressive, fast transitions best felt at pace.

Fit

Light, secure, breathable racing upper with a locked-down fit; true to size for most, with limited room for wider feet.

Best for

Marathon and shorter road races where you want maximum energy return and a fast rockered ride.

Avoid if

You want a do-everything trainer or a stable, grounded platform, or you're on a budget at $290.

Sources
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