Saucony · Endorphin
Endorphin Speed 5
The Endorphin Speed 5 is Saucony's plated road shoe for fast training and racing, with PWRRUN PB foam around a semi-rigid nylon plate and an 8 mm drop, suited to tempo runs, intervals and long runs at pace.
- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 237 g
- Heel height
- 36 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is one of the most versatile running shoes available, light, bouncy and smooth enough for track sessions, races and easy runs, with an airy, secure upper. The common criticisms are a modest update on the Endorphin Speed 4, which Tom's Guide thought better value, and a higher price; RunRepeat also found it slightly bulkier.
From runrepeat.com, tomsguide.com and believeintherun.com
Specifications
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- Made for
- Road running
- Weight
- 237 g
- Heel height
- 36 mm
- Forefoot height
- 28 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- Midsole foam
- PWRRUN PB; SPEEDROLL technology; full-length groove
- Plate
- Full-length, semi-rigid nylon plate
- Upper
- Lightweight engineered mesh
- Outsole
- Reconfigured outsole with expanded heel coverage
Use
- Best for
- Speed days and race days (Saucony)
- Measured figures
- RunRepeat lab: 241 g, 37.4 mm heel, 26.8 mm forefoot, 10.6 mm drop
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-length, semi-rigid nylon plate between two layers of PWRRUN PB
- Lighter than most daily trainers, 237 g by Saucony's figure
- Wider heel rubber coverage than the Speed 4 for durability
Cons
- No carbon plate, unlike the Endorphin Pro 5
- RunRepeat measured a 10.6 mm drop, steeper than the 8 mm Saucony states
Closest rivals
Model | Made for | Weight | Heel height | Drop | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road running | 261 g | 37 mm | 9 mm | Feb 2025 | |
| Road running | 241 g | 37 mm | 5 mm | Mar 2026 | |
| Road running | 321 g | 36.1 mm | 10 mm | Jul 2025 |
Sources
- saucony.com/UK/en_GB/endorphin-speed-5/60307M.html
- runrepeat.com/saucony-endorphin-speed-5
- runnersworld.com/gear/a62988298/2025-running-shoe-preview