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RacingRanked #6 in Racing shoes
Very soft, bouncy racer with a super comfortable upper; wobbly at slow speeds or in corners.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 22, 2026 · summarized
PositiveA 57-year-old ran a 3:19 Chicago Marathon in the Endorphin Elite 2, beating their BQ by 11 minutes; some outer knee pain after mile 21 they put down to its instability, plus toenail trauma from swollen feet. Bought another pair for the next marathon.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 18, 2026 · summarized
PositiveTheir race shoe; it changed their mind about soft shoes without injury worries.
YouTube · AB-running · Oct 12, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAbout 170 miles, including 6:00-pace tempo runs, steady road runs and races from the mile to 5K. They found the soft foam very bouncy and fast, with a light, breathable upper and a hard-wearing outsole. They disliked the wobbly feel at slower paces, the narrow toe box and loose heel, and noted the exposed foam is wearing away at toe-off. They think it suits runners with stable mechanics, best at faster paces.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 7, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRan their fastest 5K on the first run at 90 kg.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 4, 2026 · summarized
PositiveAbsolutely insane and a joy to race in.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 25, 2026 · summarized
PositiveSet a 10k PR in the Endorphin Elite 2 on its first run; calls it fast, bouncy and smooth and keeps it for racing.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 14, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRaced their first marathon in the Endorphin Elite 2 and calls it a cheat code.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 24, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter fixing lacing issues, the Endorphin Elite 2 is the perfect combination of comfort, speed and durability.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 27, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRan a half marathon and a 30km in the Endorphin Elite 2 and finds it comfy, bouncy and fast, softer than the Deviate Nitro Elite 3.
YouTube comment · on kofuzi · Apr 11, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRan the Los Angeles marathon in them and loved it, setting an easy personal best on a course with plenty of turns.
YouTube comment · on kofuzi · Apr 10, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRan 10 miles at marathon pace on a treadmill and prefers it to the Elite 1; the soft midsole still tests as efficient.
YouTube comment · on kofuzi · Apr 10, 2025 · summarized
PositiveChose it over the Adios Pro 4 for marathon day, loving the fit and upper and feeling less effort at marathon pace.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 9, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRacing a 13 km in the Endorphin Elite 2, a runner found it super fast and soft, with stability similar to the Vaporfly 3.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 2, 2025 · summarized
PositiveFinds the Endorphin Elite 2 amazing: more cushioned and faster than the Adios Pro 4 for the marathon.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveRan a half-marathon PB in the Endorphin Elite 2 and will race Manchester in them.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Meaghan Murray, Thomas Neuberger · summarized
PositiveThe new IncrediRUN foam is a unique sensation: soft and squishy yet fast. They think it will appeal to everyone from sub-3 marathoners to slower racers.
Blog · Find My Footwear – Kieran Alger · summarized
PositiveA fast, fun, propulsive PR-chaser that really delivers when you run with purpose and good form. He'd race a marathon or half in it. He noticed some suction feel at max effort.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 19, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 13.1-mile first run at 6:50 pace in the Endorphin Elite 2: the craziest super shoe they've tried, Alphafly-like ease with Fresh Foam softness and ZoomX rebound, and the least foot fatigue of any super shoe.
Runners describe the Endorphin Elite 2 as a very soft, bouncy and fast racing shoe, with an upper many find among the most comfortable of any super shoe. The main drawback is instability, with several noting a wobbly feel at slow speeds or in corners. The tapered toe area brings pinky-toe blisters for some.
Of the 61 reviews with a clear verdict, 66% are positive, 21% mixed and 13% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is unstable.
The complaints reviewers mention most: unstable (8 reviews), narrow fit (5 reviews) and blisters (3 reviews).
We collected and summarized 61 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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