Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 12, 2025 · summarized
NegativeWith wide feet, found the Endorphin Speed 4 narrow on the first run and returned it.
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Snappy with a rocker that comes alive at pace, but the narrow fit causes toe pressure for several.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 12, 2025 · summarized
NegativeWith wide feet, found the Endorphin Speed 4 narrow on the first run and returned it.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 7, 2025 · summarized
NegativeThe Endorphin Speed 4's toe box is far too narrow and tapered for their wider-than-average feet.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 13, 2024 · summarized
NegativeWants to love the Endorphin Speed 4 but it doesn't fit: even their regular size was too narrow, as was the Speed 3 half a size up.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 9, 2024 · summarized
NegativeThe Endorphin Speed 4 numbs their toes after a few km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 6, 2024 · summarized
MixedAfter 75 miles the Endorphin Speed 4 is fun and fast but too narrow; looking for Speed 2s.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 27, 2024 · summarized
PositiveFirst 5k in the Endorphin Speed 4 after a worn Invincible 3: much more playful and fun, about a minute per mile faster at a sustainable effort, though the forefoot is a little narrow and the exposed outsole foam is a durability worry.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 27, 2024 · summarized
NegativeGot the Endorphin Speed 4 in their usual US 9.5; the length is right but it is so narrow that it is a dealbreaker for them.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 17, 2024 · summarized
MixedThey say the midsole of the Endorphin Speed 4 feels much like the 3, but the toebox is very narrow and shallow and they had to go down a full size in the womens fit.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 27, 2024 · summarized
NegativeWith a narrow foot, gets circulation issues in the small toe after 5km in every run in the Endorphin Speed 4.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 26, 2024 · summarized
NegativeThe Endorphin Speed 4 was way too narrow, rubbing their pinky toe even sized up.
YouTube · Yowana · Jan 31, 2024 · summarized
MixedAbout 100 miles in a week in them. They loved the light, breathable, secure upper and the bouncy, fresh-legged ride for steady daily miles and workouts, but found the toebox narrow (it aggravated an old friction spot), the heel flare awkward at recovery pace, and the cushioning going flat for a big, powerful runner on 2+ hour runs. Durability looked average to below, with the outsole worn through near 100 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 23, 2024 · summarized
MixedOn a quick 3-mile treadmill test the Endorphin Speed 4 is firmer and snappier than the ES3, fantastic at faster paces but too hard at 10 min/mile, and the curved toe box caused pinky-toe numbness.
Runners mostly find the Endorphin Speed 4 comfortable, snappy and fast, with a rocker that comes alive at faster paces. The narrow fit is the main complaint, causing toe pressure for several. Some find it firm or clunky at easy paces and less suited to the longest runs.
Of the 76 reviews with a clear verdict, 55% are positive, 18% mixed and 26% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (3 reviews), narrow fit (2 reviews) and heavy (1 review).
We collected and summarized 76 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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