Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Reviews

Loves the Endorphin Pro 4 more than the Alphafly 3 and has raced both an Ironman and an Olympic-distance triathlon in it.

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 ran a half marathon (1:53) in the Pro 4, felt a bounce in their step and less fatigue, but have not yet tested it on longer runs.

Ran the Chicago marathon in the Endorphin Pro 4, their first carbon marathon; perfect, with a 12-minute PB.

His planned marathon race shoe: smooth, semi-soft and bouncy, and great for 10K-to-marathon pace for mid-range (3:15) marathoners. About half an ounce heavier than v3, with a numb, disconnected ground feel. Probably not ideal for sub-3 runners.

Over 100km on the Endorphin Pro 4 including a first marathon; great the whole time, with no heel issue.

Loves the Endorphin Pro 4: ran a first marathon and a half-marathon PB in them with no complaints or soreness.

Four testers ran from about 40 miles to 65 km each, across intervals, progression runs, marathon-pace workouts and easy miles. They found it comfortable, stable and well cushioned, with a smooth ride that looks after tired legs late in a marathon, but a bit soft and less punchy than top carbon racers. Getting a secure lockdown took effort (one needed the top eyelets to stop heel slip) and the tongue felt flimsy. An accessible carbon racer.