Feel-good cushioning and propulsive speed make every run feel better in the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. When you first lace up the Endorphin Shift 3, yoursquoll love how the FORMFIT design hugs every part of your foot for a personalized fit and feel. The upper is made with lightweight and breathable mesh that feels like nothingrsquos there. It is paired with a streamlined heel clip that supports the back of your foot, so yoursquoll feel nimble and light on your feet. The Endorphin Shift 3 is stacked with a taller bed of Sauconyrsquos PWRRUN cushioning and a PWRRUN+ sockliner for extra comfort over long miles or long weekends on your feet. To elevate your stride and propel you forward effortlessly, Saucony used their SPEEDROLL Technology and a new torsional heel groove to give you a smooth and snappy transition from heel to forefoot. Finished off with an XT-900 rubber outsole for grip and durability, this shoe can keep up with you whether yoursquore training for a marathon or doing speed work. With high cushioning and a midsole geometry that works hard so you donrsquot have to, watch your best runs come to life with the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. Read more in our Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 review.
Feel-good cushioning and propulsive speed make every run feel better in the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. When you first lace up the Endorphin Shift 3, yoursquoll love how the FORMFIT design hugs every part of your foot for a personalized fit and feel. The upper is made with lightweight and breathable mesh that feels like nothingrsquos there. It is paired with a streamlined heel clip that supports the back of your foot, so yoursquoll feel nimble and light on your feet. The Endorphin Shift 3 is stacked with a taller bed of Sauconyrsquos PWRRUN cushioning and a PWRRUN+ sockliner for extra comfort over long miles or long weekends on your feet. To elevate your stride and propel you forward effortlessly, Saucony used their SPEEDROLL Technology and a new torsional heel groove to give you a smooth and snappy transition from heel to forefoot. Finished off with an XT-900 rubber outsole for grip and durability, this shoe can keep up with you whether yoursquore training for a marathon or doing speed work. With high cushioning and a midsole geometry that works hard so you donrsquot have to, watch your best runs come to life with the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. Read more in our Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 review.
Feel-good cushioning and propulsive speed make every run feel better in the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. When you first lace up the Endorphin Shift 3, yoursquoll love how the FORMFIT design hugs every part of your foot for a personalized fit and feel. The upper is made with lightweight and breathable mesh that feels like nothingrsquos there. It is paired with a streamlined heel clip that supports the back of your foot, so yoursquoll feel nimble and light on your feet. The Endorphin Shift 3 is stacked with a taller bed of Sauconyrsquos PWRRUN cushioning and a PWRRUN+ sockliner for extra comfort over long miles or long weekends on your feet. To elevate your stride and propel you forward effortlessly, Saucony used their SPEEDROLL Technology and a new torsional heel groove to give you a smooth and snappy transition from heel to forefoot. Finished off with an XT-900 rubber outsole for grip and durability, this shoe can keep up with you whether yoursquore training for a marathon or doing speed work. With high cushioning and a midsole geometry that works hard so you donrsquot have to, watch your best runs come to life with the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. Read more in our Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 review.
Feel-good cushioning and propulsive speed make every run feel better in the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. When you first lace up the Endorphin Shift 3, yoursquoll love how the FORMFIT design hugs every part of your foot for a personalized fit and feel. The upper is made with lightweight and breathable mesh that feels like nothingrsquos there. It is paired with a streamlined heel clip that supports the back of your foot, so yoursquoll feel nimble and light on your feet. The Endorphin Shift 3 is stacked with a taller bed of Sauconyrsquos PWRRUN cushioning and a PWRRUN+ sockliner for extra comfort over long miles or long weekends on your feet. To elevate your stride and propel you forward effortlessly, Saucony used their SPEEDROLL Technology and a new torsional heel groove to give you a smooth and snappy transition from heel to forefoot. Finished off with an XT-900 rubber outsole for grip and durability, this shoe can keep up with you whether yoursquore training for a marathon or doing speed work. With high cushioning and a midsole geometry that works hard so you donrsquot have to, watch your best runs come to life with the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. Read more in our Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 review.
Last updated at 10/14/2024 16:47:27
originally posted on saucony.com
Well this is a chonky boy. The midsole looks like a brick of styrofoam. It also felt like it the first 30 miles. Too stiff at first, but after some break in it feels balanced and soft enough without being plush. It's been perfect for crunching those low-intensive 5-30 mile runs.I have narrow feet with low archs and the Shift 3 fits me just fine. There is room for toe splay and the mid foot lock down is good, but I'd like a tighter fit in the heel. Coming from the Endorphin Speed 3 I enjoy the lower drop but missing the laces.-1 star for roomy heel, silly laces getting untied too often and boring color choices.Would recommend the Shift 3.
originally posted on saucony.com
I'm a longtime Kinvara user (since the 7s) but decided to try the Endorphin Shift 3 model because I'm returning my knee injuries. I thought some extra cushioning would help with my rehab. I found the shoes very pillowy and comfortable when I put them on. Walking in them was more difficult. I felt very unstable because I wasn't used to the higher stack on these. My brief runs were very comfortable, though. I could feel the extra shock absorption immediately. Ironically, they feel better the faster you go and sort of wobbly when walking. As my fitness improves, I'll go back to my Kinvaras but I'm enjoying these for now. I purchased the Granite model, which is sort of a soft grayish-blue. Recommended, but be wary of the added stack if you're not used to it.
originally posted on saucony.com
When I was in my 20's I ran half marathons. No earth shaking times, but rather doing it for the physical benefits and pure love of running. Now I am turning 70 this month and since retirement I have started running again. I've done three training sessions in my Endorphin Shift 3 shoes totaling about 50 miles. So far this shoe has been everything I could have ask for in a recovery and long distance workhorse. When comparing it to the Shift 2, I find the ride slightly more cushioned but with still enough road feel under my feet to satisfy me.I have very high arches and supinate badly, the midsole and heel cup in the Shift 3 have given me a shoe that I don't have to worry about how my legs will feel after a session or if I will sustain an injury if I decide to push a ... MoreWhen I was in my 20's I ran half marathons. No earth shaking times, but rather doing it for the physical benefits and pure love of running. Now I am turning 70 this month and since retirement I have started running again. I've done three training sessions in my Endorphin Shift 3 shoes totaling about 50 miles. So far this shoe has been everything I could have ask for in a recovery and long distance workhorse. When comparing it to the Shift 2, I find the ride slightly more cushioned but with still enough road feel under my feet to satisfy me.I have very high arches and supinate badly, the midsole and heel cup in the Shift 3 have given me a shoe that I don't have to worry about how my legs will feel after a session or if I will sustain an injury if I decide to push a little harder during a session. This isn't my tempo shoe, but it can serve for everything else while being able to pickup the pace a little when I want to push it. Bottom line, I liked the Shift 3 so much I bought a second pair and now use both pair in my rotation.
| Heel Stack | 41 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 37 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 4 mm |
Well this is a chonky boy. The midsole looks like a brick of styrofoam. It also felt like it the first 30 miles. Too stiff at first, but after some break in it feels balanced and soft enough without being plush. It's been perfect for crunching those low-intensive 5-30 mile runs.I have narrow feet with low archs and the Shift 3 fits me just fine. There is room for toe splay and the mid foot lock down is good, but I'd like a tighter fit in the heel. Coming from the Endorphin Speed 3 I enjoy the lower drop but missing the laces.-1 star for roomy heel, silly laces getting untied too often and boring color choices.Would recommend the Shift 3.
I'm a longtime Kinvara user (since the 7s) but decided to try the Endorphin Shift 3 model because I'm returning my knee injuries. I thought some extra cushioning would help with my rehab. I found the shoes very pillowy and comfortable when I put them on. Walking in them was more difficult. I felt very unstable because I wasn't used to the higher stack on these. My brief runs were very comfortable, though. I could feel the extra shock absorption immediately. Ironically, they feel better the faster you go and sort of wobbly when walking. As my fitness improves, I'll go back to my Kinvaras but I'm enjoying these for now. I purchased the Granite model, which is sort of a soft grayish-blue. Recommended, but be wary of the added stack if you're not used to it.
When I was in my 20's I ran half marathons. No earth shaking times, but rather doing it for the physical benefits and pure love of running. Now I am turning 70 this month and since retirement I have started running again. I've done three training sessions in my Endorphin Shift 3 shoes totaling about 50 miles. So far this shoe has been everything I could have ask for in a recovery and long distance workhorse. When comparing it to the Shift 2, I find the ride slightly more cushioned but with still enough road feel under my feet to satisfy me.I have very high arches and supinate badly, the midsole and heel cup in the Shift 3 have given me a shoe that I don't have to worry about how my legs will feel after a session or if I will sustain an injury if I decide to push a ... MoreWhen I was in my 20's I ran half marathons. No earth shaking times, but rather doing it for the physical benefits and pure love of running. Now I am turning 70 this month and since retirement I have started running again. I've done three training sessions in my Endorphin Shift 3 shoes totaling about 50 miles. So far this shoe has been everything I could have ask for in a recovery and long distance workhorse. When comparing it to the Shift 2, I find the ride slightly more cushioned but with still enough road feel under my feet to satisfy me.I have very high arches and supinate badly, the midsole and heel cup in the Shift 3 have given me a shoe that I don't have to worry about how my legs will feel after a session or if I will sustain an injury if I decide to push a little harder during a session. This isn't my tempo shoe, but it can serve for everything else while being able to pickup the pace a little when I want to push it. Bottom line, I liked the Shift 3 so much I bought a second pair and now use both pair in my rotation.
Bought this after running in Endorphin Speeds, Endorphin Pros, Endorphin Speed 2s, AND Endorphin Pro 2s. I was waiting for the Endorphin Elites to drop, and figured I needed a “slow” shoe to balance out my arsenal of go-fasters. Well, these are the WORST purchase I have ever made when it comes to a running shoe (and I tried running in a pair of Nike Cortez about 2 decades ago).If you want to feel like you’re running through SAND your entire run, these are absolutely the shoe for you.If you want to feel like are battling the shoe the emtire run, these are definitely the shoe for you.If you want to feel like you’re running with two toddlers latched onto your legs, again - these are the shoe for you.Not sure who the target was when they created these, but ... MoreBought this after running in Endorphin Speeds, Endorphin Pros, Endorphin Speed 2s, AND Endorphin Pro 2s. I was waiting for the Endorphin Elites to drop, and figured I needed a “slow” shoe to balance out my arsenal of go-fasters. Well, these are the WORST purchase I have ever made when it comes to a running shoe (and I tried running in a pair of Nike Cortez about 2 decades ago).If you want to feel like you’re running through SAND your entire run, these are absolutely the shoe for you.If you want to feel like are battling the shoe the emtire run, these are definitely the shoe for you.If you want to feel like you’re running with two toddlers latched onto your legs, again - these are the shoe for you.Not sure who the target was when they created these, but Saucony should be ashamed to include these as part of the Endorphin line.
I cannot recommend these shoes, they have hurt my feet. I wanted to like them because they are light while still offering lots of padding but I have titanium screws in my feet and so it takes trying many running shoes and actually being able to run in them for a while in different conditions to find ones that fit well and don't put pressure where the screws are located. Because of the terrible return policy of Saucony, I cannot return them. I have to actually wear the shoes in the real world to figure out if I can keep them, and this is something most if not all running companies allow you to do. Saucony is the only one that won't let me return after using the shoes and therefore this is the first and last time I'm buying from you. I cannot recommend expensive shoes ... MoreI cannot recommend these shoes, they have hurt my feet. I wanted to like them because they are light while still offering lots of padding but I have titanium screws in my feet and so it takes trying many running shoes and actually being able to run in them for a while in different conditions to find ones that fit well and don't put pressure where the screws are located. Because of the terrible return policy of Saucony, I cannot return them. I have to actually wear the shoes in the real world to figure out if I can keep them, and this is something most if not all running companies allow you to do. Saucony is the only one that won't let me return after using the shoes and therefore this is the first and last time I'm buying from you. I cannot recommend expensive shoes to other runners when you cannot even try them under real conditions before deciding if they're good for you or not. This is not something a serious running company does.
Let me say I love this shoe! The Heel to Toe drop is perfect for me and the cushion is as well!! They are softer than the previous version and wider in my opinion. Both great attributes for this shoe! I have purchased 4 colors already and as someone else has stated I find each shoe fits differently. Some feel longer and some feel wider. Not sure what the issue may be in the manufacturing and I also am not fond of the different shoe laces for each shoe. Some are the nice stretchy lace and others are not and are a little on the short side causing me to have to go out and buy new laces. 1 more thing I would like to see is an all black version of this shoe for women. I wear some of these for work and some are for the gym. The black and white version gets a little old ... MoreLet me say I love this shoe! The Heel to Toe drop is perfect for me and the cushion is as well!! They are softer than the previous version and wider in my opinion. Both great attributes for this shoe! I have purchased 4 colors already and as someone else has stated I find each shoe fits differently. Some feel longer and some feel wider. Not sure what the issue may be in the manufacturing and I also am not fond of the different shoe laces for each shoe. Some are the nice stretchy lace and others are not and are a little on the short side causing me to have to go out and buy new laces. 1 more thing I would like to see is an all black version of this shoe for women. I wear some of these for work and some are for the gym. The black and white version gets a little old and I just prefer a black sole. Overall this is a great shoe. After 8 hrs on my feet on concrete flooring they don't hurt at the end of the day! The slight stability is a big help as well on a previous fractured ankle and a prior Morton's Neuroma welcomes the added cushion!
I'm a little over 90 miles in these, and I appreciate the a little more with each run. I bought the Concrete colorway, and on the first couple runs I thought it was a description of the midsole foam. It took a good 20 miles for the midsole to soften up and is now very comfortable on those longer slower miles. If you're looking for a spongy feel underfoot, or a bouncy feel as you run, this is not your shoe. This is a shoe designed to absorb impact and make your run more enjoyable. As with all shoes in the Endorphin line, these are not the best on wet hard surfaces. You can feel some slippage as you step through, but it's not horrible. Overall, this is a really good complimentary shoe for the rotation.
Waited until I had ~50 miles on these shoes to leave a review. I have been running in mainly Brooks Glycerin/Ghost shoes for the majority of the past 5 years. I am a former college mid-distance runner, I now run for fun, ~25-35 miles a week. I was looking to try something new ~1 year ago and bought a pair of Saucony Endorphin Shift 2s. Loved them. My only qualm with those, is that they run small and I had to size up half a size.Fast forward to now, I purchased another pair of Endorphin Shift 3s. I hate breaking in new shoes, never fun, but so far so good. Lots of cushion in these shoes, great for training. The bad.... the heel collar/tab comes up too high, it rubs on my Achilles and also causes any short socks to fall off your heel. I am forced to wear ankle socks ... MoreWaited until I had ~50 miles on these shoes to leave a review. I have been running in mainly Brooks Glycerin/Ghost shoes for the majority of the past 5 years. I am a former college mid-distance runner, I now run for fun, ~25-35 miles a week. I was looking to try something new ~1 year ago and bought a pair of Saucony Endorphin Shift 2s. Loved them. My only qualm with those, is that they run small and I had to size up half a size.Fast forward to now, I purchased another pair of Endorphin Shift 3s. I hate breaking in new shoes, never fun, but so far so good. Lots of cushion in these shoes, great for training. The bad.... the heel collar/tab comes up too high, it rubs on my Achilles and also causes any short socks to fall off your heel. I am forced to wear ankle socks in the summer with these shoes to prevent my socks from sliding off my heel. I was hoping that effect would go away as I broke them in, but no such luck. The design team should reconsider the heel tab/collar on the next model.
I decided to buy this shoe because of the good reviews it got and that in had a PowerRun insole. I had the Guide 15, which has that insole and it is so good that I didn't need custom arch orthotics.The Endorphin Shift with the PowerRun insoles is a perfect fit in the wide width. The upper fit with the traditional laces is very comfortable. You feel securely locked in, but there is no pressure on the top of the arch.In addition to the comfort of the fit, the ride is smoother than any shoe I've worn. Yet the cushioning feels responsive and doesn't slow you down. When my feet hit the ground, you can barely hear them.This is written with about 40 miles on the shoe. They felt great from mile one. Really the best shoe I have worn!
I purchased this shoe and immediately knew this shoe would not work for me. First off, I bought my usual size 5 1/2 and my foot was sliding around in the shoe. Went to a 5 and it felt better I like the way the heel is cupped. But why, why so much cushion?! With all the cushion the shoe feels wide, like I am wearing bedroom pillows strapped on my feet. Like I would have to run differently to accommodate the width of this shoe. I even checked my order to make sure I didn’t order a wide by accident (I didn’t). I had the endorphin 2 and loved it! I ran in those shoes for 2 1/2 years with no problems. Yes, the endorphin 2 also had a lot cushion… but the endorphin 3 is just too much cushion for me. I love Saucony and they are my go to shoe for running, but the endorphin 3 ... MoreI purchased this shoe and immediately knew this shoe would not work for me. First off, I bought my usual size 5 1/2 and my foot was sliding around in the shoe. Went to a 5 and it felt better I like the way the heel is cupped. But why, why so much cushion?! With all the cushion the shoe feels wide, like I am wearing bedroom pillows strapped on my feet. Like I would have to run differently to accommodate the width of this shoe. I even checked my order to make sure I didn’t order a wide by accident (I didn’t). I had the endorphin 2 and loved it! I ran in those shoes for 2 1/2 years with no problems. Yes, the endorphin 2 also had a lot cushion… but the endorphin 3 is just too much cushion for me. I love Saucony and they are my go to shoe for running, but the endorphin 3 ended up not being for me.
| Heel Stack | 41 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 37 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 4 mm |
