The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a versatile tempo running shoe designed for various training conditions. With its significant features, it is ideal for runners seeking both stability and responsiveness during their workouts.

The combination of lightweight materials and a firm 31.5 HA foam ensures a stable platform, enhancing performance on faster runs. This shoe effectively bridges the gap between daily training and competitive racing, offering reliable support whether you're on an easy run or tackling a race day.


Pros

  • Peppy all the way
  • Comfy for easy days
  • More stable than ever
  • Cushioned for long miles
  • Quick and smooth transitions
  • Lightweight
  • Airy as hell
  • Roomy toe box
  • Fit is amazing
  • Grippy on dry and wet roads

Cons

  • Rubs the heel
  • Not for narrow feet
  • No reflective details

Key Features

  • A reimagined S-curve winged nylon plate that centers and supports your foot for optimal performance during daily training.
  • Updated geometry offering a smoother ride with increased pop and spring, perfect for achieving serious speed.
  • A fully redesigned upper that delivers unparalleled comfort from heel to toe, ensuring an enjoyable running experience.

Specifications

  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole Material: Rubber
  • Outer Material: Synthetic
  • Inner Material: Mesh

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Brooks Hyperion Tempo Nike ZoomX Streakfly
Price $160 $175 $150 $160
Pace Tempo Tempo Tempo Tempo
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Weight lab Weight brand 7.9 oz / 225g 8.5 oz / 241g 7 oz / 198g 6 oz / 171g
Lightweight
Drop lab Drop brand 7.4 mm 10.6 mm 9.0 mm 6.3 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Heel Mid/forefoot
Size Slightly small True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Soft Soft Balanced Soft
Difference in midsole softness in cold Small Normal Small Small
Toebox durability - Decent Good -
Heel padding durability - Good Decent -
Outsole durability - Good Good -
Breathability Moderate Breathable Moderate Breathable
Width / fit Medium Medium Medium Narrow
Toebox width - Medium Medium Medium
Stiffness Moderate Moderate Flexible Flexible
Torsional rigidity Flexible Stiff Flexible Flexible
Heel counter stiffness Flexible Stiff Moderate Flexible
Rocker
Heel lab Heel brand 34.1 mm 37.4 mm 28.7 mm 31.7 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 26.7 mm 26.8 mm 19.7 mm 25.4 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons Summer All seasons Summer
Removable insole
Ranking Top 24% Bottom 22% Top 27% Top 40%
Popularity Top 23% Top 11% Top 48% Bottom 47%