Shoe: Saucony Endorphin Speed
Category- Light weight Tempo run and Race Day Shoe
Weight- Men sz 9 (7.8 Oz)/ Women’s sz 8 (6.8 oz)
Heal to Toe Drop: 8 mm
Stack Height (Heel/toe): 33 mm (Heel), 25 mm (Forefoot)
Preferred Surfaces: Track and Road
Cost: $160
My quick opinion: First lets start with the color options, If you wanted a 70’s and 80’s disco party on your feet, these are the shoes. I got to try these out the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. They ran true to size and while wearing them you could feel the soft yet responsive underfoot. In terms of weight you aren’t getting much lighter than these. If I was in the market for a new tempo shoe, these would be high up on my list.
Pros:
- Plastic plate increasing energy return
- Although we are not getting the full power of the carbon fiber plate. The plastic plastic in this shoe definitely makes this an easier ride
- PWRRUN PB foam Offers best of both worlds for TPU and EVA foam
- Light weight upper maintained support even at high speeds
- Bouncy feel
- Color Options
Cons:
- Heel almost felt too soft at slower speeds and while standing around
- Much different feel then you are probably use to
- Does not have the greatest grip on them
Comparable shoe:
- Nike Zoomfly 3 (~$160)
- At the same price point the Zoomfly offers a carbon fiber plate compared to the plastic plate in this shoe. However if you have a slightly wider foot a zoom fly may not work for you.
- Hoka Rincon 2 (~$115)
- Hoka Rincon is another lightweight speed day shoe. Although it is significantly less expensive you miss out on the plate in the shoe and increased durability
- Brooks Hyperion Tempo(~$150)
- Very similar shoe in terms of purpose, price, weight and fit.
Who would I recommend the Hoka Rincon For?
This is going to be for our more serious runners who match their shoes purpose to their training day. This may also be a great shoe for someone who is beginning to explore the performance shoe category.
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