Saucony Endorphin Trainer
A carbon-plated max-stack trainer built on IncrediRun foam that never figured out what it wants to be: too heavy for speedwork, too dense and blocky for recovery days. Reviewers found the plate purposeless and the ride bricky despite the bouncy top layer of foam. Only worth a look for runners who specifically like firm, dense plated trainers, especially at closeout prices.
Reach for the Saucony Endorphin Trainer for everyday training miles 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.
- Comfortable, secure upper
- Soft, bouncy IncrediRun top layer
- Durable max-stack platform
- Heavy and blocky for a plated trainer
- Plate adds little; awkward in-between ride
- Sparse outsole rubber and loud footstrike
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