![]() The other training companions such as the Deviate Nitro, Boston, and SC Trainer all have stiffer plates/rods which makes them more explosive on toe-off. It’s now an excellent long run shoe and an extremely versatile running shoe. I wanted the Endorphin Speed 3 to be more similar to the Endorphin Pro: a similar riding trainer with extra durability but the Endorphin Speed 3 went in the other direction, the daily trainer direction. I won’t be using it for workouts or tempo runs because it doesn’t give me as much assistance in holding a fast pace- I’ll be using it for easy to moderately paced runs. The Endo Speed 3 will stay in my rotation however I would have liked its plate to be slightly stiffer and more propulsive. The nylon plate doesn’t make the forefoot feel all that snappy and SpeedRoll technology feels muted because of the flexible forefoot. It has a softer ride so it’s harder to tap into its speed. The Endorphin Speed 3 is a little less capable of doing what it was originally designed for: speedwork. It’s a lot more flexible than the plates in the Zoom Fly 5, Deviate Nitro 2 and Magic Speed 2 so the Endorphin Speed 3 feels the most similar to a daily trainer of all the training companions. The plate is flexible so it doesn’t make easy runs feel awkward. It’s now much easier to corner and make U-turns in the Speed 3. This is similar to the floating Trusstic system that was in the Kayano 28 and it gives the shoe more structure and stability. ![]() ![]() The nylon plate has a new design with wings that extend out from the midfoot. The SpeedRoll technology really works and it feels not only efficient but energy-saving. The longest run I did in it was 30 kilometres and my legs have never felt as fresh after a long run. I find the forefoot a little too relaxed for short intervals and if you’re a sub 3 hour marathon runner then you’ll probably find it not punchy enough for workouts and races but for the majority of runners, the Speed 3 will feel fast enough. It has more long-distance comfort than previous versions. It’s now stable and cushioned enough for easy runs due to the extra 0.5 mm of foam in the rearfoot/forefoot and the wider net base. The Endorphin Speed 3 is one of the most versatile running shoes I’ve ever used. The Speed 3 has an extra 0.5 mm in both the heel and the forefoot and also costs $10 more than version 2. The Speed 2’s official weight was 7.9 oz (224 g) with stack heights of 35.5 mm and 27.5 mm. The official weight of the Speed 3 in a men’s UK8 is 8.1 oz (229 g) but my pair comes in lighter (7.9 oz for the left and 8 oz for the right). ![]() It features a new plate shape and it has a new midsole geometry which is wider. The Endorphin Speed 1 and 2 had the same sole unit but the Endorphin Speed 3 has been completely redesigned from the ground up. My least favorite thing about them was how unstable they felt: it felt like the medial side of the rear foot was collapsing inwards during transitions due to the narrow base. My favourite thing about the Speed 1 and 2 was how durable they were- Pwrrun PB is a very tough, abrasion-resistant foam. The Speed just didn’t have that snappy midsole that launched me forward like the Pro did. I normally prefer a stiffer trainer for workouts so I preferred using the Endorphin Pro for tempo runs and workouts. I thought they were really good shoes but overhyped a bit. I used both versions of the Endorphin Speed. The Speed was designed for running fast, hence its name. ![]() This means that it’s a great shoe for not only training but also for racing marathons. The Speed is an incredibly light shoe for the high level of cushioning it has. Normally, the best midsole foams are reserved for only the top-tier racers. The reasons for this were simple: the Speed was cheaper and most runners felt that it had a very similar ride to the Pro because they both share the same midsole foam. ![]()
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