Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

Summary

Weight: Men's 199g
Offset: 8mm
Stack height: 39.5 / 31.5mm

Saucony’s most cushioned road-racing shoe, the Endorphin Elite 2, is designed to maximise your race-day potential through the propulsion of a carbon plate.

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

£280

Features

Upper

Aeration panels for breathability
Seamless moulded heel-collar ensures a secure and comfortable fit

Midsole

IncrediRUN foam features high energy-return
Increased flexibility of carbon plate
SpeedRoll Technology actively propels you forward

Outsole

The thin, grippy layer of PWRTRAC rubber on the outsole ensures exceptional traction

Pros

Snappy propulsion
Super-soft layers of cushioning
Lightweight and breathable
Strong and resistant materials
Vegan

Cons(iderations)

If you prefer a plated shoe with less cushioning, check out the Saucony Endorphin Pro.

In Testing

Straight off the bat, the Endorphin Elite 2 felt bouncier and more propulsive than the previous version I tried. The cushioning was thick, but not at all heavy. The slightly flexible carbon plate did its job in giving me constant energy-return without feeling intrusive. I wore the Elite for a 10K, and as hoped, was able to get a PB. I doubt that would’ve been possible without them!

Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 is a racing shoe unlike its contemporaries, with top-of-the-range plush cushioning and a slotted carbon plate. Its features are a recipe for success, especially for runners seeking to push themselves and bring out their best on race days.

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

£280