Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | Full Review | The Perfect Blend

Meaghan and Robbe review the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, a super trainer featuring a winged nylon plate, PWRRUN PB midsole, new lattice outsole, and more. It's one of the best shoes money can buy, which you can do on February 29 for $170.

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INDEX
00:00 Intro
00:28 Background & History
01:42 The Upper
02:53 The Midsole & Ride
5:24 Drop
05:30 Weight
06:00 Price
07:20 Red Light or Green Light?

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[jackG]

I really appreciate how you guys always talk about the history of the model, not just thoughts on the current version. Also you each share your unique preferences for fitment/feel, which helps viewers understand how the review applies to us

[ianlowe]

The Speed 2 and the Speed 3 had a baby!!! Perfect combo!! No brainer 👍👏

[robertbowers]

Love the Speed 3. I never ran in the Speed 1 or 2, so I will look forward to eventually giving the 4s a shot. Just bought another pair of 3s for $130 on sale.

[RK-MODE]

I dig the Kofuzi shirt and the shoe looks good too.

[zdruk]

The first speed was the best shoe I’ve ever worn. Can’t wait for this one.

[jansmith]

Looking forward to wearing this bad boy at work tomorrow

[TheGoodtimecrew]

Just purchased a pair of these in citron.. super comfy. Total game changer. Well worth the money

[markm]

Still love my Speed 2. Used today for my 18k long run. Hoping Speed 4 feels like the 2.

[Bryan_Gutierrez]

Loved the 3s. Might have to get the 4s

[zero_given]

Speed 1/2 is the greatest shoe I've ever owned and when I got the speed 3 I was very disappointed, but I found that the stability actual helped me a lot with some injuries I've been dealing with particularly adding a little 10mm wedge to the heel for my achillies rehab has made it into the perfect shoe for me. I wouldn't be where I am today with my running without the speed 3, I've tried so many different things but nothing works as well as it does. It's not quite as fast as the 1/2 but for a lot of runners it's going to be even better. Also nice to see saucony keeping up the tradition of making each new endorphin line uglier than the previous one 😂

[robertbausa]

Thanks for the review. I love long runs in the Speed 3, but reverted to Speed 1 for my half marathon to break the 1:45 barrier as the 3 was just a little too soft as a 198lb runner. I plan on wearing out the speed 3 over the spring/summer and Speed 4 will be high on marathon training/racing list in the fall.

[seekingUltraNick]

Great review! I’m excited to hear this, the 3 wasn’t my favorite but enjoyed the miles logged. The 2 is still my favorite, hands down! So looking forward to this one.

[Runsawayalot]

I loved the speed 2 and there was no replacement for it. Super excited for the 4!

[Shipwreckruns]

I picked up the REI / Saucony collab and so far I love it. Slightly firmer and better outsole. Great review.

[jefreywithf]

Between 2 shoes, please!
Adidas Boston 12 vs. Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

[kuriosites]

Nice. You guys have trended a little more towards the informative and less towards the goofing around lately and I prefer it.

[GilbertoValor]

Very excited to try these. Pre-ordered mine

[Manuel-]

Good morning. Like to Meaghan and Robbe.!!!! Saucony endorphin speed 4 for ever!!!!. A nice weekend for everyone.

[runner]

Great review, thanks! I'm eagerly awaiting my 4's!! Is the SRS really a game changer? 😅 Hoping that tread will last up ro my usual ~350mi lifespan ive been getting oit of the previous versions. The spice is back!?

[ronsc]

I love my ES3 so glad to hear the fours are recommended too. They really made a great shoe and glad they didn't mess it up.