Saucony
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3. 39.8mm stack, 210g. 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? 39.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 34.1 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 27.5 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 77 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 77 BR / 65% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 5.7 mm drop, heel counter 1/5
Full specs
Drop
5.7 mm
Heel stack
39.8 mm
Forefoot stack
34.1 mm
Weight
210 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.54 |
| Breathability | 77 BR |
| Drying potential | 65 % |
| Flexibility | 18.2 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 10.00 Nm |
| Heel counter | 1/5 |
| Energy return | 80.6 % |
| Shock absorption | 160 SA |
| Midsole softness | 15.5 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Tongue padding | 1.2 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 5.1 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.8 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Slightly tall (27.5 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 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 39.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 69/100.
Does the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3?
5.7 mm, with a 39.8 mm heel stack and 34.1 mm forefoot.
Is the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.54. Solid grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 25/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 94/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 90/100 (Elite)
hundredMilerReadiness: 69/100 (Great)