Saucony
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2. 39.9mm stack, 197g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 39.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 32.4 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 29.5 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 7.5 mm drop, heel counter 1/5
Full specs
Drop
7.5 mm
Heel stack
39.9 mm
Forefoot stack
32.4 mm
Weight
197 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.48 |
| Breathability | 5 BR |
| Flexibility | 17.5 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 10.40 Nm |
| Heel counter | 1/5 |
| Energy return | 80.6 % |
| Shock absorption | 157 SA |
| Midsole softness | 22.3 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Tongue padding | 1.5 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.8 mm |
| Reflective elements | No |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.0 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (29.5 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs small. Consider a half size up.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 39.9 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.
Does the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.0 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2?
7.5 mm, with a 39.9 mm heel stack and 32.4 mm forefoot.
Is the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.48. Solid grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 69/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 24/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 81/100 (Elite)
hundredMilerReadiness: 69/100 (Great)