Verified / Training apparel · Updated 17 Oct 2026
Sqwod Verified · Training apparel
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.
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if…
You coach runners who want one shoe for daily miles, workouts and races, without the stiffness of a carbon plate.
Skip it if…
You want maximum cushioning for recovery days, or you can still find the Speed 4 at run-out prices and don't need the roomier fit.
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Crowd Signal
3 reviews · 3 platforms
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out, so figures may change.
The Endorphin Speed 5 keeps the PWRRUN PB foam and nylon plate that made the line a favourite, with a reshaped, more flexible plate, more heel rubber and a new upper. RunRepeat scores it 94/100 and measured energy return close to super-shoe level, while Doctors of Running found the forefoot no longer bottoms out on long runs.
The trade-offs are small but real: it is slightly heavier and less agile than the Speed 4, and RunRepeat lists a durability downgrade. Saucony’s German store lists it at €160, down from an RRP of €200.
Compared with the Endorphin Speed 4, the 5 is softer, bouncier and roomier in the toe box, but a little heavier and currently more expensive.
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