Honestly, the PB midsole doesn’t really disappoint. I didn’t get these wet, but I can tell they won’t drain well or dry quickly, making me think a wet run on a hot day could turn these into steam rooms for your feet. Not painful just something I noticed.Īlso, they ran hot and my feet were sweaty, even after an easy casual run with the Saucony crew. I had no heel slip, but at the end of the run, my toes felt a little squished. The thin 4.2mm tongue is ample padding without being overly built.Īnd the 3.6mm insole adds a touch more softness inside the shoe. I didn’t have to fuss with the laces much, just slide it on and go. The bootie upper hugs your feet, and lockdown for me was ideal. The shoe is cushioned, to say the least, and at times it feels good on your feet (unless you have very wide feet I suspect).
SAUCONY ENDORPHIN TRAIL 2021 PRO
I wish they’d cut these on a similar last so the Endorphin Pro or Speed which seemingly have a very accommodating toe box. My main complaint is the toebox is a bit narrow for my wider foot, a complaint I also had on the Peregrine 11. I will say they are true to size even though they have an extremely long overall length. The sock-like upper fits really well once on, but it can be a challenge to get on your foot. You buy these expecting an Endorphine Speed, but what’s delivered is an Endorphin Shift with lugs. It’s a long way from what the Endorphin lineup on the road side stands for. They are stiff, clunky, and heavy as hell. Ultimately these shoes need some changes for v2. They have so much dense midsole the sharpest of rocks won’t register a second thought as you crush burly descents. The Endorphin Trail is ideal for trail runners who want protection and zero ground feel over everything else. Read on to determine if you need these rambunctious kicks! Who should buy the Saucony Endorphin Trail
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So I was pumped, after a long COVID break from industry events, we were back out on the trail kicking up dust. I got invited to a Saucony trail event in Boulder, Colorado to test these shoes with some star athletes like Katie Asmuth (who just finished 5th place at the 2021 Western States). This is the first trail shoe with the much-lauded PWRRUN PB midsole that came out last year in the Endorphin Pro and Speed road shoes from Saucony which were some of the best shoes in 2020. Its wild-looking checkered design and welded overlays may invoke awe or hate, but either way, I had to try them out.
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Your browser does not support the video tag.įirst off, this is a heavily cushioned, durable, trail killer with a supper aggressive lug design and a sock-like bootie upper.