The Endorphin Edge is Saucony’s plated trail racing shoe, designed for fast efforts. Originally priced at $200, it can now be easily found for $80 or less using the code provided for Supwell App members through Running Warehouse. It competes with newer, more expensive shoes like the Tecton X3 ($275), UA x Speedland GS:RAR ($300), and the Adidas Terrex Agravic Ultra ($220). One of the first plated trail shoes when it was introduced in 2022, the Endorphin Edge features a full PWRRUN PEBA midsole—Saucony’s race foam—a Carbitex carbon fiber plate, and 4mm lugs. It’s light, nimble, and feels fast on the trails once you put some power into it. Traction is solid despite the absence of Vibram rubber. While some people find the Endorphin Edge unstable, we didn’t experience that—though the upper is roomy and not particularly dialed in. It’s not as fun as the Tecton X3, but it’s a bit nimbler than the Nike Zegama Trail 2. For $80, the Endorphin Edge is a great deal.

Category

Trail Running

Release Date

June 2022

Plated?

Yes

Type of Plate

Partial carbon fiber plate

Foam

PWRRUN PB

Foam Compound

PEBA

Ride

Firm, Smooth, Stable

Heel Stack (mm)

35.0

Forefoot Stack (mm)

29.0

Drop (mm)

6

Weight (mens size 9)

9.0

Support

Neutral

Fit

True to size