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One might notice that pellet-like appearance of the midsole, which I am sure will remind a lot of people of Boost foam. Contrast this to what I mentioned in the midsole assessment of the Endorphin Speed.
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There is a fairly pronounced forefoot rocker to the design, which Saucony calls SpeedRoll, and some inherent stability is incorporated by means of raised midsole sidewalls at mid-foot though this is fairly unobtrusive, as the softer unstructured upper prevents any undue pressure spots from affecting comfort. In the Endorphin Pro, like the Speed, this is a single density foam, and the geometry of the foam is identical to that seen in the Endorphin Speed. Saucony’s PWRUN+ PB foam does not disappoint, and while it is not as soft as Nike’s ZoomX, there is a definite bounce to the foam that is noticeable even when walking around.
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I will say this: I would not hesitate to race sockless for shorter distances in the Pro, but I would hesitate to do so in the Speed as there are some firmer elements in the upper that I would want some sock between my skin and the upper.ĭerek: PEBA based foams are the gold standard when it comes to energy return. I personally would have preferred a conventional heel counter for this shoe.Ĭontrast all this with the Endorphin Speed, which uses a more conventional heel with rigid heel counter, and you have your pick of options depending on what you prefer. The stock laces are long enough to support this, so again it’s a minor issue for me. With a heel lock lacing method, this issue is eliminated. For me, with traditional lacing, I do notice some heel slippage. One consequence of this is a tendency to allow heel slippage in people with narrow heels. They have gone with the rear flare that was popularized by Nike, purportedly to reduce friction on the Achilles tendon. If there is an Achilles heel to this upper, I would have to go with the heel. The tongue is a gusseted design and works very well, eliminating any chance of tongue movement during runs. Very simple, yet efficient, lightweight and effective. There is a soft internal toe bumper up front to hold up the toe box, and that’s about it. The material, a thin engineered mesh, is very pliant and breathable, and the only structure you get from it is from the logo overlay, and several strips of laminates mainly around the heel. These have a faint chemical scent right out of the box (probably a result of the pelletized PEBA molding process), but it dissipates quicker than that of a bagged memory foam mattress.ĭerek: This upper is very comfortable and practically seamless inside.
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Rubber underfoot is unsurprisingly thin, and compensates by being a touch harder than average. While a thumb press into the soft but sturdy midsole hints at its energy-return capabilities, trying to bend the shoe along its length is very difficult - the molded-in carbon plate is no joke. The front of the toe sits high enough up to look like the nose of a cigarette boat out of the water, clearly intended to handle aggressive strides. There isn’t a gram of foam wasted, the sockliner is nicely cut and neatly arranged inside, a single stitch of thread runs up the tongue for structure, and the upper is bolstered very strategically. In the same way that every square inch of a Boeing plane has a deliberate purpose, so too does every bit of this shoe. Bright white and clearly Saucony, the aesthetics are bold but not overdone - as if they know that as soon as you step in, you’ll understand. Ryan : These look sleek and elegant as soon as you open the lid.