RunRepeat94
Lab and road testing show the Speed 5 has excellent energy return, a smooth ride and a very airy upper.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
4 expert reviews#1 of 7 running shoesChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 has a critic score of 89 out of 100 from 4 professional reviews, including RunRepeat, Doctors of Running and Runner's World / Outside Run. 4 of 4 recommend it, and scores range from 83 (Believe in the Run) to 94 (RunRepeat). 1 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 3 are our estimates from the review text. Most common complaints: durability (2 of 4); price (2 of 4). It ranks #1 of the 7 running shoes we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for faster paces
Our verdict
4 professional reviewers tested the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, and 4 recommend it. Most common complaint: durability.
The catch: The price went up and durability is only average.
Critic agreement: Medium
Scores run from 83 to 941 printed scores, 3 estimated
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?
Doctors of Running89est.
The reviewer's favorite Endorphin Speed so far, a versatile bouncy nylon-plated trainer with a smoother heel and better fit.
Runner's World / Outside Run89est.
The reviewer finds the Speed 5 a predictable, lively all-rounder that feels good at every pace and improves on durability and ventilation.
Believe in the Run83est.
A solid, versatile tempo shoe with only subtle updates, a more breathable upper and a bouncy ride.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
Durability2 of 4
Price2 of 4
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Is the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. The price went up and durability is only average.
Do critics agree about the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?
Agreement is medium: scores range from 83 (Believe in the Run) to 94 (RunRepeat), a spread of 11 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land close together, with some outliers.
What do critics dislike about the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?
Durability (2 of 4 reviews), Price (2 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5?
The Asics Novablast 5 (critic score 87), best overall.