Saucony · Endorphin
Endorphin Pro 5
The Endorphin Pro 5 is Saucony's carbon-plated road-racing shoe, with supercritical PWRRUN HG over PWRRUN PB and an 8 mm drop, suited to racing from 10K to the marathon.
- Made for
- Racing
- Weight
- 206 g
- Heel height
- 39.5 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a stable, durable and relatively affordable super shoe with a roomier fit than most racers, better grip and a firmer, snappier ride that suits heel strikers. Believe in the Run found it a minor update that is neither light nor bouncy enough to stand out among newer racers; Doctors of Running noted a less stable forefoot and a harsh upper.
From runrepeat.com, doctorsofrunning.com and believeintherun.com
Specifications
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- Made for
- Racing
- Weight
- 206 g
- Heel height
- 39.5 mm
- Forefoot height
- 31.5 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Carbon plate
- Yes
- Midsole foam
- Supercritical PWRRUN HG top layer on a PWRRUN PB base; SPEEDROLL technology
- Plate
- Slotted carbon-fibre plate
- Outsole
- PWRTRAC rubber
Use
- Best for
- Race day and high-performance running (Saucony)
- Measured figures
- RunRepeat lab: 215 g, 36.5 mm heel, 27.8 mm forefoot, 8.7 mm drop
Pros and cons
Pros
- New slotted carbon plate with SpeedRoll rocker
- 206 g by Saucony's figure
- PWRTRAC rubber outsole for grip and wear
Cons
- A narrower range of uses than the Endorphin Speed 5; it's built for race day
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racing | 208 g | – | 8 mm | Sept 2026 | |
| Racing | 200 g | 39 mm | 6 mm | Jan 2025 | |
| Racing | 159 g | 40 mm | 5 mm | May 2025 |
Sources
- saucony.com/UK/en_GB/endorphin-pro-5/60803M.html
- runrepeat.com/saucony-endorphin-pro-5
- runnersworld.com/gear/a69661889/2026-running-shoes-preview