The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 is a marathon racing shoe that offers a more comfortable ride than most other shoes in the category. As such, it's become one of our long run favorites and a go-to recommendation for recreational runners who want a marathon shoe that's both fast and comfortable. The foam is soft and bouncy, and the curved rocker platform has the right amount of speed assistance without feeling too aggressive (for something painfully aggressive for fast PR attempts, see the Endorphin Pro 4's companion in the Saucony lineup: the Endorphin Elite). It's also a durable shoe with a rubber outsole that gives us a lot of confidence in the rain (we cannot say that about the Elite). If you're looking for a carbon-plated race shoe that will hold up well through 200+ miles of training and then give you a comfortable ride on race day, the Endorphin Pro 4 is the shoe for you.

Category

Race day

Release Date

February 2024

Plated?

Yes

Type of Plate

Full carbon plate

Foam

PWRRUN PB, PWRRUN HG

Foam Compound

PEBA, Supercritical PEBA

Ride

Bouncy, Cushioned, Firm

Heel Stack (mm)

40.0

Forefoot Stack (mm)

32.0

Drop (mm)

8

Weight (mens size 9)

7.7

Support

Neutral

Fit

True to size