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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.
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 · Feb 28, 2025 · summarized
PositivePicked the Endorphin Elite 2 as a race shoe: disappearing upper, great foam with lots of compression and rebound, but unstable especially when cornering; runs a bit short.
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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