Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Training apparel
A benchmark nylon-plated super-trainer: light, bouncy and genuinely do-it-all. With the Speed 5 out, the 4 is now a steal at German street prices.
How the score breaks down
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 24 Jul 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out — figures may change.
Pros
- Versatile: easy runs, tempo, intervals and long runs
- Bouncy, responsive PWRRUN PB midsole with nylon plate
- Light with a secure, breathable upper
- Excellent value at current German street prices
Cons
- Fits slightly small with a narrow-ish toe box
- Excess tongue fabric and long laces can bunch
- Steep at the original €200 RRP
Who it's for
Buy it if…
Runners who want one shoe for daily miles, tempo and race day, especially at today's discounted prices.
Skip it if…
Skip if you need a maximally stiff carbon racer or have wide feet that need a roomy toe box.
The Endorphin Speed 4 keeps the formula that made this line a favorite: a PWRRUN PB midsole paired with a nylon plate that flexes just enough to feel lively without punishing you on easy days. Reviewers from RunRepeat (89/100), Running Shoes Guru (7/10) and Believe in the Run (Top Pick) all land on the same verdict — one of the most versatile super-trainers you can buy, happy cruising or cranking the pace.
The catch used to be price: at its €200 RRP it looked expensive next to firmer, plated rivals, and the fit runs slightly small with a snug toe box. But with the Speed 5 now on shelves, German retailers have dropped the 4 to around €106-119, turning a very good shoe into an easy recommendation. Note there is no clean Amazon.de listing sold by Amazon or Saucony, so buy through established running retailers.
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