Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 26, 2026 · summarized
PositivePhenomenal and cushy over a 20-mile first run; likely their sub-3 race shoe.
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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.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 26, 2026 · summarized
PositivePhenomenal and cushy over a 20-mile first run; likely their sub-3 race shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 6, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRan a marathon and several 20-milers in them; soft but not crazy, and nothing leaves their legs fresher.
YouTube · EDDBUD · Sep 24, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAbout 90 miles over several months, including summer runs and steady 8-minute-mile efforts. They found it one of the softest, most compressive shoes they own, lowering heart rate by 5 to 6 beats per minute and leaving the legs feeling great the next days, with no durability problems. The stock laces were too stretchy, and it is too squashy for heel strikers, anyone with ankle or knee issues, or 5K and 10K racing. It suits neutral mid or forefoot strikers wanting maximum impact protection.
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.
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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