I'm a bit slower these days, and I have found slower paces make the ride of the Pro 2 feel a little harsher. Personally, I don't know if I'd wear the Endorphin Pro 2 for marathon distances. Justin: "The Endorphin Pro 2 has plenty of protection. Even though it has the look of a durable daily trainer, keep this shoe on ice until those prime races or workouts where you need to perform at your very best." Matt: "Please pardon the reiteration, but with a high stack height, carbon plate, and durable rubber outsole, the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 has a nice blend of qualities to help protect runners during long, hard efforts. Given that the Pro is NOT an everyday training shoe, these marathon racers have all the protection runners need to speed comfortably toward race-day glory. The PWRRUN PB midsole is not the softest and might be a little harsh for everyday training. The Endorphin Pro 2 was built for marathon races, so you know it has ample protection for long-distance efforts. The midsole's responsiveness makes it hard to run slow in." It's bouncy, lively, and just a fun shoe to run in. When I was just plodding along, it felt firm and a bit harsh."Ĭonnor: "The energy return of the Endorphin Pro is right up there with the other top-in-class super shoes.
I had the Endorphin Speed version 1 and found this update to feel similar but a bit faster. It was most apparent during higher speed work. Justin: "I did enjoy the energy return of the Endorphin Pro 2. Based on some of the splits and times I've dropped, this shoe really makes faster paces feel easy." The PWRRUN PB provides all the qualities of an amazing super foam, which works perfectly with Saucony's SPEEDROLL rocker geometry, as well as the carbon fiber plate. Matt: "It is impressive how everything works seamlessly together in the Endorphin Pro 2. The SPEEDROLL geometry of the midsole only makes things better, as the Endorphin Pro 2 smoothly and efficiently propels runners forward through each stride, which makes it easier for athletes to maintain top speeds throughout their run. It still feels somewhat soft at initial foot strike, but you will get a squishier feel from a few of the other super foams on the market."ĭespite not being updated from version 1, the PWRRUN PB foam and S-curve carbon-fiber plate remain incredibly responsive, offering an abundant energy return that can still compete with the best. The midsole remains the same as the last version, but I didn't mind this as v1 was really impressive. The Endorphin Pro 2 performed best for me when I was doing speed sessions or tempo work."Ĭonnor: "The Endorphin Pro 2 continues to provide a truly unique and responsive underfoot sensation. That said, the Pro 2 is comfortable, and it feels great when you get up to speed, but I did find that the shoe felt less good while running at slower paces. Justin: "The Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 is not the softest shoe, especially when you first put it on.
Overall, this foam is everything I am looking for during my hard efforts and races." The Endorphin Pro 2 isn't a pillowy soft shoe but will offer a great blend of responsiveness, durability, and ample softness.
Matt: "Saucony's PWRRUN PB has the right amount of softness for any kind of longer road race. The Pro may not be as plush as some of its competitors, but runners will have no complaints when they cross the finish line in this super shoe. The Endorphin Pro's PWRRUN PB midsole is impressively well balanced, offering just enough softness to keep things comfortable without losing any of the midsole's signature responsiveness. With only minor tweaks, the Endorphin Pro 2 will undoubtedly be a favourite within the running community. Furthermore, Saucony has enhanced the upper with an all-new heel design and an anti-slip lacing system, which offers enhanced security and a better lockdown than the original version.
The updated upper design features a new FORMFIT mesh pattern that provides excellent airflow and will help keep runners' feet dry even in unpleasantly hot conditions. The Endorphin Pro 2's responsive midsole also features Saucony's signature SPEEDROLL design, which is incredibly efficient and smooth, enabling runners to maintain faster paces without needing to put in additional effort. The combination of the PWRRUN PB foam and the S-curve carbon fiber plate in the midsole creates an incredibly fast ride that will have runners in hot pursuit of their personal best on race day. Now with the release of the Endorphin Pro 2, Saucony has definitely taken more of an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach, which in our team's opinion, was a fantastic choice.
Saucony's Endorphin series made quite the statement with its debut launch last year, and leading the charge was the Endorphin Pro.