Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Reviews

Out of 20+ shoes they have run, they say the Pro 4 felt best in the final kilometer of a half marathon: not squishy, good ground feel, never tiring. They want another pair.

They love the upper on the Pro 4, preferring it to the Pro 3 upper.

They got a free pair and use it for speed workouts; it feels like a training shoe with a mild plate rather than a full racer, a decent starter racing shoe for mid-pack runners.

The Endorphin Pro 4 fits their wider feet a little snug but comfortably enough for race day.

After 250 miles at 70 miles a week, the Endorphin Pro 4 is comfortable, light, versatile and durable, though energy return is a notch below top racers.

Loves the Endorphin Pro 4 more than the Pro 3, perhaps because it is roomier.

A really nice update with an improved upper and midsole that brings back the propulsive feel. One tester compares it to the NB SC Elite v4, one of her favourite racers.

Fit is truer to size than earlier versions. It excels over longer efforts. One tester finds it very firm: great for 5K/10K, but she wouldn't run a marathon in it because it lacks compliance. Little wear at 30 miles.

At 180lb, hated the Endorphin Pro 4: comfortable but extremely slow compared with the Pro 3.

First 16km long run in the Endorphin Pro 4: roomy, comfortable, more aggressive rocker than the Speed 3, plenty of cushioning and breathable.