Saucony has a new frontrunner with its latest ‘fastest ever’ running shoe
Could these new shoes outpace Nike and Asics?
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Elite sneaker brand Saucony has announced it has a new fastest running shoe with the arrival of the Endorphin Pro+.
The new carbon running shoe takes all of the great tech behind Saucony’s previous number one shoe – theEndorphin Pro 2– but with a simplified and lighter design.
Saucony’s ‘Speedroll’ technology returns to promote forward propulsion with its combination of an S-shaped carbon plate and Saucony’s lightweight PWRRUN PB super foam. However, with less obtrusive detailing and changes to the mesh and tongue, you’ll find the Endorphin Pro+ is about 17g (0.6 ounces) lighter than its predecessor.
The Endorphin Pro+ will be available in men’s sizes 7-15 and women’s sizes 5-12 with a suggested retail price of $250 / £220 (around AU$400). You can check out how it performs on September 22 when world-class runners put the sneakers through their paces in a10K run around Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complexin Essen, Germany.
If you want to snag a pair you’ll need to act fast though, as the brand has warned its Endorphin Pro+ running shoes will only be entering a limited production run. Be sure to set a reminder for September 28 – the day the Endorphin Pro+ shoes launch – and head over toSaucony’s official websiteif you want to catch it while you can.
Analysis: Saucony needs to go the distance
Saucony’s previous Endorphin running shoes have done well in ourbest running shoesrace thanks to their lightweight design and excellent motion control that give each step a springy feel. However the brand faces stiff competition from stalwarts Nike and Asics.
Earlier this year Asics released theMetaspeed Skyrunning shoes which we found were perfect for runs that prefer long distances. Nike also has itsZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2carbon running shoes that sit at the top of our best running shoes list with their design that’s great for setting lightning fast PBs.
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However in both cases we had concern with their long-term durability especially with their high-end pricing. If the similarly expensive Saucony Endorphin Pro+ can keep up the pace and go the distance too, we could be looking at our next best running shoes. Otherwise we might have another shoe that you’ll want to save for race day.
Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.
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