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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Tempo / threshold
SauconyWomen

Endorphin Speed 5

Neutral, race-oriented supertrainer with a semi-rigid nylon plate between two layers of PWRRUN PB foam, tuned for fast, smooth road miles.

$175MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Intervals / speedwork, Half marathon race, Marathon race, 10K race, 5K race, Daily training, Long run
Stability
neutral
Weight
204g
Drop
8mm
Stack
36/28mm
Plate
nylon
Midsole
PWRRUN PB
Upper
lightweight engineered mesh
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsHalf marathonDaily trainingRoadLightweightMarathonWide feetLong runsRace day
Our read

The women's Endorphin Speed 5 is a versatile uptempo trainer/racer that Saucony positions for speed days and PR attempts. At 204g with a 36/28mm stack, nylon plate and responsive PB foam, it bridges tempo workouts, long runs and marathon racing without the harshness of a full carbon racer.

Ride

Fast and smooth with snappy transitions—the semi-rigid nylon plate and PWRRUN PB midsole balance propulsion and cushioning for a lively but not overly firm ride.

Fit

New lightweight engineered mesh upper delivers a comfortable fit suited to both fast runs and daily wear; a wide version is offered for those needing more room.

Best for

Runners wanting one shoe for tempo workouts, intervals, long runs and half-to-marathon racing.

Avoid if

You want a max-cushion recovery trainer, a rigid carbon race-day specialist, or any trail capability.

Sources
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