Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 - Tested and Reviewed at the Running Track

I wanted to compare the performance of these shoes, to quantify roughly the advange top notch carbon plated shoes give you.
Well, results are at the end of the video. Enjoy it!
If you can't find a good price for the Pro 3, you can always buy the Endorphin Pro Plus here...
sportitfirst.co.uk/collection...
Pro Plus are still 1 second faster than Pro 3 (on a 5K), but this difference is negligible and I must admit comfort in the Pro 3 is better (once I've changed insoles).
Saucony Endorphin Pro Plus 19m:08s
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 19m:09s
Nike ZoomX Next% 19m:25s
Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 19m:26s

[@i.p2088]

I tried the Endorphin Pro 3 but hated the insole and returned them. I will do what you did.

[@i.p2088]

Very good video. I had Achilles Pains in the Novablast 3.. I tried adding Currex Run Pro insoles. Very expensive because of the extra shipping cost.. But they become so good... Today I get the Superblast and I put the Currex insoles. Feels very different. But they do add 20 gr. So now its a 255 gr shoe. Still OK.

[@midpackrunner55]

I enjoyed the video. I have the EP1 and EP3. My best 10k is still in the EP1 which have done 410km and still feel snappy. I think the EP3 have the edge on longer races (I have my HM best in them) and slower long runs. I’m really tempted to get the Pro Plus for £120 that you had a link to and can see that they would be great for 5k/10k. Thanks for letting us know that they are still on sale.

[@gpersonaltrainer]

Pro Plus are great for short distances. Just be aware the stack is 35mm, instead of 39.5mm like in the Pro 3. This small difference, 4.5mm will put a bit more of strain on your Achille's heel. At the end of my test, I did another rep (1K) using my worn Pro 2 and I felt this thing after a few strides.

[@gpersonaltrainer]

If you purchased the Pro +, have you tested them? If not, please take a look at the absolute bargain on the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite on sale, on StartFitness website. Those shoes are freaking fast and the current discounted price is the same of a pair of (discounted) daily trainers (aka Ride 15). Feel free to watch my video.

[@midpackrunner55]

@@gpersonaltrainer I haven’t purchased the Pro + but the Nitro Elite sounds tempting!

[@longshlongsilver293]

Saucony are spreading their super shoes too thinly. They should concentrate on 1 flagship marathon racer and continue to tweek that like the big boys Adidas and Nike.

[@gpersonaltrainer]

I do believe it's a marketing strategy. In this way you'll purchase different versions (that often come at a very good discounted price), but, at the same time, you'll automatically have a good set of shoes for the rotation, that will make your running experience better, spending more or less the same money. Obviously, I''m not talking about the new Endorphin Elite here, which cost an arm and a leg.