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Firm, stable and light for speed sessions; reviews are lukewarm, with several calling it flat or dull.
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YouTube · Tyson Arellano · Sep 25, 2026 · summarized
Positive450 miles across easy runs, threshold work, track sessions and longer efforts, plus a track workout at the end to see if it was still fast. The foam has lost some bounce and the plate feels a little more flexible, but it handled 6-minute mile pace and a fast 200 m without trouble. The upper and lockdown held up well, while wet-surface grip is weak and worsened with mileage. They would still buy it as a lasting do-it-all trainer.
YouTube · What Matters to Matt · Sep 20, 2026 · summarized
PositiveOver 750 miles in one pair, used for easy runs, workouts and long runs. The upper held up very well and fits true to size, though the tongue is a touch short. The foam has lost much of its pop and the plate is barely felt, so longer threshold sessions now call for something bouncier, and wet grip is weak and has worsened as the outsole wore. They would still choose it again as a versatile do-anything trainer.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 2, 2026 · summarized
PositiveRetired at 446 miles of tempo, long runs and races with a very positive experience.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 14, 2026 · summarized
PositiveTwo pairs and about 800 km in six months, used for everything including a half marathon.
YouTube · Randolph Running Club · Apr 27, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAbout 250 miles over several months, from a heavier runner (around 220 lb). Step-in feel and lockdown are good with no heel slip, and the outsole wears very well. But the ride felt flat from the start, like running on cardboard at higher speeds, with little energy return and little fun. They kept reaching for other shoes and did not think it was good value at around $169.
Blog · Morning Miles – Cameron Messier · summarized
Positive'The shoe I put on when I am not thinking about what to put on': it sits between the Kinvara and a super shoe. Early outsole abrasion evened out by 169 miles, and the rubber is intact. Wear is on the exposed midfoot foam.
Runners describe the Endorphin Speed 5 as a firm, stable and light shoe that works for tempo and speed sessions, and some use it for everything. Reactions are lukewarm, with several calling it flat, dull or harsh, and firmness is the most common note. A few get heel slip or chafing.
Of the 42 reviews with a clear verdict, 55% are positive, 26% mixed and 19% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (3 reviews), wears out fast (3 reviews) and heel slip (2 reviews). For example: A joyless brick next to the Endorphin Speed 3 in back-to-back runs.
We collected and summarized 42 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, 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.
Light, bouncy shoes for workouts and uptempo runs, ranked by real runners.
