This Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 review covers the nylon-plated, PEBA-foam trainer that many runners use for workouts and races. It lists at $175, but Saucony's page showed $129.95 when we checked. It weighs 8.4 oz in the men's and has super-shoe-like energy return per RunRepeat. It's less agile than before and fits slightly small. Best for: runners who want one plated shoe for workouts, long runs and races. This review is based on specs and tester and owner reports, not our own testing.
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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Review (2026): $175?
3.8/5
our rating
our rating
$175 seen $129.95Full price on Saucony’s site, checked Oct 7, 2026
Best for: Runners who want one plated shoe for workouts, long runs and races.
Skip it if: You want a soft recovery shoe or a durable toebox.
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What we like
- Super-shoe-like energy return per RunRepeat
- Nylon plate with SPEEDROLL rocker
- Light at 238 g men's
- Ventilated upper with good lockdown
- Versatile from tempo to race day
Watch out for
- Price is $175 (often discounted: $129.95 on Saucony's page)
- Less agile than predecessors
- Toebox durability scored low
- Runs slightly small
On this page
Fit and sizing
RunRepeat's 174 owner votes say the Speed 5 fits slightly small. Saucony offers Normal and Wide. The upper has roomier toebox than past versions and good lockdown. Use our running shoe finder to compare widths.
Cushioning and ride
Saucony lists a 36 mm heel and 28 mm forefoot stack with an 8 mm drop. PWRRUN PB is a PEBA-based foam, paired with a nylon plate and SPEEDROLL rocker. RunRepeat measured the foam as firm yet energetic.
How it performs for tempo, long runs and racing
Reviewers call it versatile across paces, including racing, with ventilated upper and good lockdown. It's less agile than predecessors. See our carbon plate shoes list for other plated options.
Price and value
At $175 list it's premium, but with Saucony's page showing $129.95 it can be a great value. Prices move, so check.
Alternatives
The Adidas Boston 13 and Adidas EVO SL are the closest rivals. The HOKA Mach 7 is a cheaper fast option. See the Saucony brand page.
Who should skip it
Skip the Speed 5 if you want a plush recovery shoe or are hard on toebox materials.
Specs
| For | Men & women |
|---|---|
| Sizes | Men's and women's US sizes (full range not captured) |
| Extended fits | Wide widths |
| Weight | 238 g (8.4 oz) |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mm |
| Heel stack | 36 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced |
| Support | Neutral |
| Widths | Regular, Wide |
| Plate | Nylon |
| Midsole foam | PWRRUN PB (PEBA based) |
| Surface | Road |
| Best use | Tempo |
| Good for | Running, Speed work, Racing, Long runs |
The verdict
A light, responsive plated trainer that's worth it on sale. Size up if you're between sizes, and enjoy. Skip it if you want a soft recovery shoe or a durable toebox. Ratings here are editorial estimates, not our own testing.
Alternatives to consider
Frequently asked questions
Does the Endorphin Speed 5 have a carbon plate?
No. It has a nylon plate and PEBA-based foam. Specs here come from the brand and independent testers, since we have not tested it ourselves. Check the brand page or a retailer for the latest colors, sizes and price before you order. Models are updated often, so make sure you are looking at the current version.
Does the Speed 5 run small?
RunRepeat's owner votes say it fits slightly small. Fit is personal, so try it on with your usual socks if you can, and buy from a retailer with an easy return policy. Specs here come from the brand and independent testers, since we have not tested it ourselves.
Is the Speed 5 good for racing?
Reviewers say it is versatile enough to race in. Specs here come from the brand and independent testers, since we have not tested it ourselves. Check the brand page or a retailer for the latest colors, sizes and price before you order. Models are updated often, so make sure you are looking at the current version.
How much is the Speed 5?
It lists at $175 and Saucony's page showed $129.95. Prices move often with sales and new colorways, so treat the list price as a starting point and compare retailers before you buy. Specs here come from the brand and independent testers, since we have not tested it ourselves.
Sources and last checked · Oct 7, 2026
Notes: Scope.md did not list this; added per request. Saucony men's collection page 2026-10-07: Endorphin Speed 5 $129.95 sale (regular $175). Weight 8.4 oz / 238 g men's, 7.6 oz / 215 g women's, drop 8 mm, stack 36/28 mm, nylon plate, PWRRUN PB, widths Normal and Wide per RunRepeat quoting Saucony; lab 241 g, 10.6 mm drop, 37.4/26.8 mm. Sizing slightly small (174 votes). Ratings estimated; we have not tested this shoe.
Specs and prices come from the sources above and change often; ratings are our editorial estimates, not lab tests. Spot something out of date? Tell us.