Womens Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, Dusk/Peel / 9

Maybe I just really have weird feet (they are an entire size different), but the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 did not work for me. I'm not a runner though have been trying to work my way up to running. I do a ton of walking at a moderate or brisk pace and have been including some jogging intervals. My legs just haven't been able to handle more than a minute or so of jogging/running (admittedly probably due to decades of a mostly sedentary lifestyle). I've tried so many different shoes from different brands, was hoping that these might work, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I cannot remember the exact issue I had with them. Maybe just that it didn't provide a bouncy step that made me want to go faster, it also could have been they felt a bit too narrow (no wide ... MoreMaybe I just really have weird feet (they are an entire size different), but the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 did not work for me. I'm not a runner though have been trying to work my way up to running. I do a ton of walking at a moderate or brisk pace and have been including some jogging intervals. My legs just haven't been able to handle more than a minute or so of jogging/running (admittedly probably due to decades of a mostly sedentary lifestyle). I've tried so many different shoes from different brands, was hoping that these might work, but unfortunately that wasn't the case. I cannot remember the exact issue I had with them. Maybe just that it didn't provide a bouncy step that made me want to go faster, it also could have been they felt a bit too narrow (no wide option for this shoe - could have tried a men's but since I didn't I think it was more than one thing that didn't excite me enough about this shoe). I feel they were just an okay shoe, but I already have quite a few pairs of shoes I find to be just okay or adequate so I did return these and exchanged them for something else. Maybe the perfect shoe for me just doesn't exist but I'll keep on looking.

Once a runner and trying to get back into it. These are not the same shoes as previous models and I’m very disappointed that I paid $170 for them. I noticed a very strong plastic smell out of the box that stuck to the shoe for weeks. They lack cushioning in the forefoot and have been causing me foot pain. They are not springy and feel very stiff. The Endorphin Speed 2’s provided a cushioned springy boost that propelled me forward into an effortless stride. These feel I am pounding the pavement and sucking the life out of my legs rather than returning energy. I have knee pain in both knees since I have started wearing these and taking time off to recover has really set me back. I will look for a new shoe that provides the springy bounce and cushioning that these ... MoreOnce a runner and trying to get back into it. These are not the same shoes as previous models and I’m very disappointed that I paid $170 for them. I noticed a very strong plastic smell out of the box that stuck to the shoe for weeks. They lack cushioning in the forefoot and have been causing me foot pain. They are not springy and feel very stiff. The Endorphin Speed 2’s provided a cushioned springy boost that propelled me forward into an effortless stride. These feel I am pounding the pavement and sucking the life out of my legs rather than returning energy. I have knee pain in both knees since I have started wearing these and taking time off to recover has really set me back. I will look for a new shoe that provides the springy bounce and cushioning that these shoes once had.

I am really struggling with the ride of these shoes - no issues with fit, uppers, or outsole grip. Background: I am a 54 year old male. I have been running for ~40 years. With my kids growing up, I am spending more time running - ~30 miles / week with half marathon races this year. My pace varies from 7:15 min/mile for mile repeats to 9:15 for long slow distance training. These are the my first plated shoes with PEBA midsole foam. I have done two 3 mile runs in the shoes. I am a heel striker. The initial landing is fine albeit firm. The transition onto the forefoot is troublesome in that the shoes feel like they are forcing this to happen more quickly than my body would like (and is used to?). When my forefoot lands, the shoes slap audibly, and the feel is very ... MoreI am really struggling with the ride of these shoes - no issues with fit, uppers, or outsole grip. Background: I am a 54 year old male. I have been running for ~40 years. With my kids growing up, I am spending more time running - ~30 miles / week with half marathon races this year. My pace varies from 7:15 min/mile for mile repeats to 9:15 for long slow distance training. These are the my first plated shoes with PEBA midsole foam. I have done two 3 mile runs in the shoes. I am a heel striker. The initial landing is fine albeit firm. The transition onto the forefoot is troublesome in that the shoes feel like they are forcing this to happen more quickly than my body would like (and is used to?). When my forefoot lands, the shoes slap audibly, and the feel is very harsh. The impact transmits through my feet into my legs and hips. This is very uncomfortable and induces IBT syndrome symptoms. I am having trouble determining if: (1) the shoes will break in, (2) I need to adapt my running biomechanics to the dynamics of the shoes, (3) I should give up on them. I had intended that they be my race shoes for an upcoming half, but instead I have shelved them. I plan to spend a little more time with them during my next training cycle. For now, I am really disappointed.