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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

Saucony's no-compromise flagship racer, built on an aggressive slotted carbon plate and the brand's softest, highest-rebound foam (PWRRUN HG). It's tuned purely for marathon race day, with a propulsive forward tip that rewards committed, fast running. Overkill for training and too aggressive for easy miles.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop8 mm
Heel stack40 mm
Toe boxNarrow
Foot strikeMidfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 for race day. 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 — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Race day
Pros
  • Explosive energy return
  • Aggressive geometry rewards fast paces
  • Very light for a max-stack racer
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Unstable and inefficient at slower paces
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability38
Popularity75
Price40
Versatility44
Lightness91

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$275Price (MSRP)
40 mmStack height
8 mmDrop
7.2 ozMen's weight
6.2 ozWomen's weight
2025Release year
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