Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs Vuori Kore Short
Our pick: Vuori Kore Short takes it — 84 vs 81.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — You coach runners who want one shoe for daily miles, workouts and races, without the stiffness of a carbon plate.
- Vuori Kore Short — Buy if you want one premium short that handles strength training, functional workouts and casual wear equally well and you value comfort over race-day speed.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Still one of the most versatile plated trainers you can buy, now softer, bouncier and roomier. It costs more than the discounted Speed 4, and durability has slipped.
Vuori Kore Short
The Vuori Kore Short is a do-everything short that wins on comfort and versatility rather than pure performance. Ultra-soft four-way stretch fabric and a supportive boxer-brief liner make it excellent for lifting, functional training and all-day casual wear, though it is heavy and slow to dry for hard running. At €60 to €85 (by length and liner) it is a premium buy, but a dedicated German store with free express shipping makes it genuinely easy to get in Germany.
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