Saucony Endorphin Azura
A brand-new plateless supertrainer: full PWRRUN PB superfoam with SpeedRoll geometry that delivers a snappy, efficient ride at all paces for $150. Great for uptempo workouts and daily miles for runners who want superfoam bounce without a plate, and surprisingly stable for the category. Skip it if you want a soft, squishy ride (it runs firm) or if a tapered forefoot bothers your toes.
Reach for the Saucony Endorphin Azura for everyday training miles, tempo days and intervals and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Responsive PWRRUN PB ride at every pace
- Light for a 40 mm trainer
- Very stable for a superfoam shoe
- Strong value versus rival supertrainers
- Firm ride, not plush
- Aggressive forefoot taper can crowd toes
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
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