Our verdict
- Top pick in best marathon running shoes (2024)
- Top pick in best running shoes with a carbon plate (2024)
Pros
- Speedier than ever
- Snappy toe-off
- More cushioned for long runs
- Stable for during sharp turns
- Perfect breathability for hot weather
- Race-ready fit
- Gusseted tongue
- Insanely light
- Grips on soaked pavements
Cons
- Saucony Guide 10 running shoe
- Toe box can be roomier
sneakers Saucony hombre talla 40 | Audience verdict
- Saucony Shadow 5000 Righteous One With an Ultra Boost Sole road running shoes
- Saucony Shadow 5000 Righteous One With an Ultra Boost Sole Saucony running shoes
- Top 17% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 89 Great! | 87 Great! | 90 Superb! | 86 Good! | |
Price | £240 | £230 | £280 | £220 | |
Pace | Competition | Competition | Competition | Competition | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.3 Saucony cohesion 14 charcoal blue white women running shoes sneakers s106288 7.2 oz / 204g | 7.8 zapatillas de running Saucony constitución media media maratón 7.7 saucony shadow 6000 og pearl release date | 7.2 oz / 203g 7.2 oz / 204g | 7.7 saucony shadow 6000 og pearl release date 7.9 zapatillas de running Saucony hombre talla 33 naranjas | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.3 mm 8.0 mm | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | 8.0 mm 8.0 mm | 6.6 mm 5.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | Slightly small | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Soft | Soft | |
Saucony 3D Grid Hurricane Verde 42 M | Normal | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Bad | Bad | |
Saucony Wmns Shadow 6000 'Lilac' | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Breathability | - | Breathable | Breathable | Moderate | |
sneakers Saucony hombre talla 40 | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
zapatillas de running Saucony tope amortiguación talla 23 | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 35.0 mm 39.5 mm | 38.1 mm 40.0 mm | 39.9 mm 40.0 mm | 37.7 mm 36.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 25.7 mm 31.5 mm | 28.6 mm 32.0 mm | 31.9 mm 32.0 mm | 31.1 mm 31.0 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | - | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | |
Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #134 Top 25% | #134 Top 43% | #45 Top 15% | #182 Bottom 42% | |
Popularity | #88 Top 17% | #33 Top 11% | #76 Top 25% | #197 Bottom 37% |
Size and fit
Size
zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas 3 is slightly small (72 votes).
Who should buy the zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas 3
The third version of the zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas is a great buy if you want a:
- zapatillas de running Saucony neutro media maratón talla 40 that offers an insane amount of energy return
- long-distance racer that's best suited for half to full marathons, especially during summer
sneakers Saucony hombre talla 40 | Who should NOT buy it
Although fantastic, the zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas 3 is not without fault. And if you want a racing shoe that won't be abrasive on your heel, we established in our tests that the Endorphin Pro is not it. Instead, you can take a look at its tempo/race-day younger brother—the Saucony touch-strap low-top sneakers.
Avocado Toast-Themed Saucony Originals Shoe Saucony Banner Guide 15 Blanc Taille 41 M is our recommendation for runners who love their toe box spacious. Heck, it can even fit wide feet.
Endorphin Pro 3 vs. 2
Saucony found a way to improve its already perfect running shoe! This time around, it's:
- lighter (from 223 grammes/7.9 ounces to 204 grammes/7.2 ounces) and more breathable, thanks to its stripped-down upper
- Saucony G9 Shadow 5 'Vanilla Strawberry'
- cushier, more responsive and protective with an added foam of 4 mm
- better-gripping than before because of its new outsole layout
- a tad roomier in the toe box
We believe that these changes helped to elevate the Pro to an even higher tier.
Ready to break records
Yes, you heard that right. The oh-so-speedy zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas is now even faster. Running in the shoe felt so effortless and energised!
In addition to lots of pop in the midsole, the shoe also employs the S-shaped carbon-fibre plate that literally pushes you forward.
An oh-so-smooth ride
On top of its snappy and responsive ride, the Endorphin Pro 3 has a very seamless heel-to-toe transition, making our runs feel even more effortless.
Goes the distance
The past Endorphin Pro 2 has crushed it in the speed department but left our Grey a bit tired after the longer efforts. But in the third version, it feels much more forgiving! This must be thanks to the added foam.
We measured the shoe's stack height at 35 mm in the heel and 25.7 mm in the forefoot. That's about 2 mm taller than the average.
Simply, it becomes its own shoe at half to full marathon distances. So if you're worried about having your Grey and feet feeling thrashed after a half or full marathon, you don't have to in the Endorphin Pro 3. For reference, it feels as comfortable as the Nike Vaporfly NEXT% 2 and the saucony shadow 5000 beige gelb.
Stiff and great in the freezer
To be this snappy, the Pro 3 had to be stiff. On our flexibility test, we needed a force of 94.4N to bend it at room temperature. This is 3x more than it takes on average!
And, after 20 mins in the freezer, zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas 3 got only 16.7% stiffer. Other shoes tend to get 40.3% stiffer, on average.
On our subjective tests, it scored 5/5 for longitudinal flexibility (5 being the stiffest) and 4/5 for torsional stiffness. The average for all the shoes in our lab is 3.3 for longitudinal and 3.4 for torsional flexibility.
Plants you to the ground
For a supershoe, the Endorphin Pro 3 is stable AF! So much so, it still inspires confidence even when running sharp turns.
Gains more foam but loses weight
And this is what makes the Endorphin Pro 3 stand out so much! To achieve this weight benefit, the shoe features cutouts underfoot that keep the weight down. Not to mention the lightweight nature of the PWRRUN foam itself.
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For comparison's sake, the zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación media talla 42.5 amarillas 3 weighs in at 194 grammes/6.8 ounces. This is lighter than average in both categories:
- Race shoes: 214 grammes/7.5 ounces
- Carbon-plated shoes: 227 grammes/8 ounces
Upper: THE definition of minimalist
The upper is not only thinner; it's, in fact, extremely thin. But despite this, it actually feels very pleasant against the foot.
The tongue is also just as storm down, but again, it's one of the most comfortable gusseted tongues out there. Even when cinching the laces down, it's still really comfy.
Just how storm-down the tongue actually is? It measured 1.2 mm on our calliper! The average in our lab? 6.0 mm! That's one race-fit tongue, confirmed.
The upper is made even better
Because it's so thin, you can literally see through it. And what does this mean? It doesn't get any more breathable!
And if you're looking for a running shoe to race in the summer, this fits the bill so well!
The heel is a party pooper
The upper's wrap would've been A-OK if it weren't for the heel.
Its inner lining is quite harsh so do grab a pair of bandaids the first time you run in it. The material rubs the Achilles quite noticeably.
As secure as a racer needs to be
The Endorphin Pro 3 has a highly secure fit and foothold. It wraps around the foot in all the right places and never slips. There's no need to do a runner's knot in it either!
And for a tall shoe to be this supportive, it's pretty impressive. Even when cornering, you don't have to worry about feeling tippy.
Toebox is kind of a miss
Unfortunately, the toebox turns out to be on the narrow side which is a bummer since it's a marathon racing flat. Supposedly race running shoes need adequate room in the toebox for foot swelling, but it's not the case here.
The width of the upper at the forefoot is below the average, as our lab numbers have confirmed. It measured only 94.3 mm while the average for all the shoes in our database is 98.6 mm.
And because of this, the small toe kept rubbing on the upper causing a hot spot.
Grippier now
What's even more surprising about the shoe's barely-there weight is it doesn't skimp on the outsole rubber.
So much so, that it gives an amazing grip on both wet and dry road surfaces. And this is a lot of improvement, given that the first two iterations didn't have much to offer when it comes to traction.
Average visibility for night runs
It’s not like they shine like diamonds but also, it’s not like they are muted in the dark. Just OK. To be on the safe side, we’d recommend wearing something else with reflective elements.