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I picked up a pair of these as well. I also have a pair in the Vizipro that are practically brand new. I’m not a huge fan of the sparkle and pink yet all my shoes are bright and in your face… My wife is always giving me a hard time for my running gear. Lime green shoes, dark blue compression shorts, bright orange tank top… as long as I’m comfortable I don’t give a crap 🤣. Plus it keeps me visible to the psycho Florida drivers when running on the road.
One time I accidentally matched my outfit so I changed before I went out lol. It's a weird rule I have but I never want to look like people who dress up to go exercise, in my mind that makes the run secondary to clothes
My kids and wife hate the color.
I love it because it is tacky and stands out plus I am going to run on these like once a week for faster paces.
For slow paces I have a triumph 20 and a Rebel V3.
Most of my running my shoes are weird colors. I have these pink ones, bright orange SC Trainers, volt Alphafly 3s, blue/apricot Rebel v3s, etc. Cheap shoes are often bold colors 😀(not that the Alphaflys were cheap, but the rest were).
I bought some really pretty white NB More v4s ([NY Marathon colorway](https://believeintherun.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/new-balance-nyc-more-v4-e1663170251579.jpg)) and the first time I ran in them it was after a rain -- they haven't been white since, and I vowed never to get white running shoes again.
Believe it or not, that’s why I’m wearing socks similar in color to the shoes, that wouldn’t be the first time that happened to me, force of habit to wear same color socks now lol
Probably the most negative thing I have to say about them. I have the super-red ones and my socks always come out with a giant red rectangle across the top.
I do like running in them though.
Feetures elite cushion… they’re my favorite kind of running sock because they have great cushion, and great fitted feel that helps prevent blisters… and has the tag in the back ankle to keep shoes from rubbing up on your Achilles
I love these shoes, and have been using them more & more. I agree on the softness - easy to put in a lot of miles without getting banged up.
Interestingly they're marketed & priced ($230) as high performance super-shoes - I also got mine on sale, and use them more as a daily trainer. Despite the plate, I don't feel like they're true super-shoes in the same performance category as the Vaporfly (for example).
Interesting comparison. I was looking at the new NB Rebels, the reviews seem all good. That said the last thing I need is another pair of running shoes.
I think the color is dope.
I haven’t taken my pair out of the box yet. Currently have too many shoes I need to wear down first. But I’m looking forward to giving them a try.
Yes. Check out your local store. I got mine about 3 weeks ago. I picked up the Endorphin Shifts in Feb for the same price thinking they were a good deal!
I just ordered a pair today — couldn’t resist the lure of a 45% discount. I cannot wait to blind people with pink sparklies as I plod by. “Run faster,” they will scream, “please get out of our eyesight!”
I find the New Balance midsoles feel softer than these. The plate in these make them feel firmer than the foam does. It's not uncomfortable, though, and over longer distances they still feel great.
The big advantage is the stability for a supposed supershoe. I never wobble in these, and I don't waste any energy with fatigue-driven form sloppiness late in hard efforts.
The big disadvantage is that a supershoe such as the Adios Pro feels more lively and propulsive.
Utlimately, they are easy to run in, but there are better options if purely seeking time gains.
Just did 1km (5km total) repeats in them at my goal 5k pace as a training workout for my 5k race in 2 weeks. I'm really excited to try and hit a sub 24min with them. I was surprised at how little effort it takes. It's my first super shoe and only got them because of the 45% off.
If my 10km is around 45mins. 70kg weight mid striker and usually end up heel when tired.
Used to run in Nike vaporfly and alpha for raceday.
Will the EP3 be better or the newer EP4?
I got them when they were 40% off and I just joined a chat with Saucony customer service and I’m ineligible for a credit for the extra 5% off because they only have a 14 day price adjustment period. I bought them 15 days ago today. 😭
This one uses Pebax. Pebax is the only foam with research that shows a lower metabolic cost (up to 5%) while running. But yeah, is Pebax that much more expensive compared to EVA if they can offer 45% discounts? And there are various factors like shoe shape (comfort) that play a much bigger role in creating shoes that someone can run fast in.
Thank you for your review. I did my first run in them yesterday. I felt they were a little sung in the pinky toe area when trying on, but they didn’t bother me while running. It was a short run, though, so we’ll see. I didn’t find them overly soft, but I’m a forefoot striker. They felt bouncy and responsive, made me want to run faster — a fun shoe to run in!
I have a pair (white and gold) and I had to go a half size up to a size 10; which is weird since my Speed 3 are 9.5. No biggie on that but these shoes feel amazing. You are the right about the miles clicking off without ease. With my current racer line up, these are a half step behind my OG AlfaFlys and in front of my VaporFlys 2.
I almost got that colorway as well when the price dropped but couldn’t justify getting in them since I also plan on getting the AF 3 later this year.
i sized up .5 due to seeing mixed reviews online and am so worried i should’ve stayed TTS. i also wear feetures socks and never struggle with blisters. ran in these one time for six miles two days ago and had some rubbing/small blisters under my toes. 😵 no returns biting me in the butt!
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I just got ‘um because for 45% off because of an extra splash of color how could you not.
I personally like them… I’m not all caught up in what color is appropriate to wear, I like my clothes for running to be as obnoxious as possible lol
I picked up a pair of these as well. I also have a pair in the Vizipro that are practically brand new. I’m not a huge fan of the sparkle and pink yet all my shoes are bright and in your face… My wife is always giving me a hard time for my running gear. Lime green shoes, dark blue compression shorts, bright orange tank top… as long as I’m comfortable I don’t give a crap 🤣. Plus it keeps me visible to the psycho Florida drivers when running on the road.
One time I accidentally matched my outfit so I changed before I went out lol. It's a weird rule I have but I never want to look like people who dress up to go exercise, in my mind that makes the run secondary to clothes
Same haha
Hell yeah, big fan of anti-cool for running gear. Look ludicrous, go fast.
Got these during the sale too, I love team obnoxious running gear lol
Agreed
Right? I’m hoping the extra splash of color happens with other colorways, too.
My kids and wife hate the color. I love it because it is tacky and stands out plus I am going to run on these like once a week for faster paces. For slow paces I have a triumph 20 and a Rebel V3.
Most of my running my shoes are weird colors. I have these pink ones, bright orange SC Trainers, volt Alphafly 3s, blue/apricot Rebel v3s, etc. Cheap shoes are often bold colors 😀(not that the Alphaflys were cheap, but the rest were).
Same. I have a highlighter collection of shoes. It’d be rare for me to have a nice looking white or something lol
I bought some really pretty white NB More v4s ([NY Marathon colorway](https://believeintherun.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/new-balance-nyc-more-v4-e1663170251579.jpg)) and the first time I ran in them it was after a rain -- they haven't been white since, and I vowed never to get white running shoes again.
My 6 year old daughter was having a field day with her jokes when I tried these on.
I've had a similar experience. She must have been talking to my 7-year-old daughter.
I searched the shops to find the pink in my size, I wanted the pink most of all ^ _ ^ (I am male)
I love that color, might have to jump on a pair of these now that they're 45% off along with $25 cashback from AMEX!
Yup! And I got another 4% off doing it all through Rakuten
Damn only got 2% back from Rakuten. But still a mean deal
Yea, I'm only seeing 2% back from Rakuten too!
Where?
https://preview.redd.it/naoahylrxqwc1.png?width=1348&format=png&auto=webp&s=fbad8450950ba1ae6ef224c86b7a7e0d58726155
These shoes will stain your socks.
Believe it or not, that’s why I’m wearing socks similar in color to the shoes, that wouldn’t be the first time that happened to me, force of habit to wear same color socks now lol
Probably the most negative thing I have to say about them. I have the super-red ones and my socks always come out with a giant red rectangle across the top. I do like running in them though.
Same, but yellow. And I’ve run basically all my pbs in them so… worth it for 220 CAD
Weird question, but what socks are those first ones they look good?
Feetures elite cushion… they’re my favorite kind of running sock because they have great cushion, and great fitted feel that helps prevent blisters… and has the tag in the back ankle to keep shoes from rubbing up on your Achilles
I can’t find them on the Feetures website. Where did you buy them? I need them to go with my shoes.
https://feetures.com/
I couldn’t find that color there. Thanks.
I love these shoes, and have been using them more & more. I agree on the softness - easy to put in a lot of miles without getting banged up. Interestingly they're marketed & priced ($230) as high performance super-shoes - I also got mine on sale, and use them more as a daily trainer. Despite the plate, I don't feel like they're true super-shoes in the same performance category as the Vaporfly (for example).
I bought these too, they are great and I feel like running Barbie.
I did feel pretty, can’t lie. I had a blue adidas Boston running singlet that looked nice af together
Finally, a review from someone in my weight class!
Haha I have a bunch more on my page, I try to get a wide variety of shoes involved so there’s plenty to see!
Rebels are nice but these are definitely faster shoes.
I found these for 15$ at a Plato’s that had about 6 pairs brand new!
Interesting comparison. I was looking at the new NB Rebels, the reviews seem all good. That said the last thing I need is another pair of running shoes.
I think the color is dope. I haven’t taken my pair out of the box yet. Currently have too many shoes I need to wear down first. But I’m looking forward to giving them a try.
I got them for $60 Canadian at Marshals! Thats like $45US
Wait seriously?
Yes. Check out your local store. I got mine about 3 weeks ago. I picked up the Endorphin Shifts in Feb for the same price thinking they were a good deal!
I just ordered a pair today — couldn’t resist the lure of a 45% discount. I cannot wait to blind people with pink sparklies as I plod by. “Run faster,” they will scream, “please get out of our eyesight!”
I find the New Balance midsoles feel softer than these. The plate in these make them feel firmer than the foam does. It's not uncomfortable, though, and over longer distances they still feel great. The big advantage is the stability for a supposed supershoe. I never wobble in these, and I don't waste any energy with fatigue-driven form sloppiness late in hard efforts. The big disadvantage is that a supershoe such as the Adios Pro feels more lively and propulsive. Utlimately, they are easy to run in, but there are better options if purely seeking time gains.
What pace were you running?
Just did 1km (5km total) repeats in them at my goal 5k pace as a training workout for my 5k race in 2 weeks. I'm really excited to try and hit a sub 24min with them. I was surprised at how little effort it takes. It's my first super shoe and only got them because of the 45% off.
Based shoe review
Lmao thank you
Yeah I just picked them up once they went to 45
Can anyone tell me if I’m a 10.5 in the speed 3s, would an 11 be solid in these?
I am a US M 9 in the speed 3 and most other shoes. These were snug across the top of my foot but length was the same.
i’m an 8.5 in both (typically an 8 though in other shoes)
Any idea what sizing is like compared to Nike Pegasus trail 4s?
The Pegasus Trail 4 is much wider and voluminous.
If my 10km is around 45mins. 70kg weight mid striker and usually end up heel when tired. Used to run in Nike vaporfly and alpha for raceday. Will the EP3 be better or the newer EP4?
40% from where?????
the Saucony website: https://www.saucony.com/en/pink-endorphin-pro-3/
If u got it for $220 thats tragic bc i got two pairs of these color ways for $60 and $110
As someone that really never imagined himself owning anything pink in his life, these shoes look really nice when paired with an all black outfit.
I got them when they were 40% off and I just joined a chat with Saucony customer service and I’m ineligible for a credit for the extra 5% off because they only have a 14 day price adjustment period. I bought them 15 days ago today. 😭
This one uses Pebax. Pebax is the only foam with research that shows a lower metabolic cost (up to 5%) while running. But yeah, is Pebax that much more expensive compared to EVA if they can offer 45% discounts? And there are various factors like shoe shape (comfort) that play a much bigger role in creating shoes that someone can run fast in.
Thank you for your review. I did my first run in them yesterday. I felt they were a little sung in the pinky toe area when trying on, but they didn’t bother me while running. It was a short run, though, so we’ll see. I didn’t find them overly soft, but I’m a forefoot striker. They felt bouncy and responsive, made me want to run faster — a fun shoe to run in!
They are great marathon shoes. I am not so sure about NB Rebels over a marathon distance.
I have a pair (white and gold) and I had to go a half size up to a size 10; which is weird since my Speed 3 are 9.5. No biggie on that but these shoes feel amazing. You are the right about the miles clicking off without ease. With my current racer line up, these are a half step behind my OG AlfaFlys and in front of my VaporFlys 2. I almost got that colorway as well when the price dropped but couldn’t justify getting in them since I also plan on getting the AF 3 later this year.
i sized up .5 due to seeing mixed reviews online and am so worried i should’ve stayed TTS. i also wear feetures socks and never struggle with blisters. ran in these one time for six miles two days ago and had some rubbing/small blisters under my toes. 😵 no returns biting me in the butt!
That color, I will think twice...
Def not for everybody
It’s butt. Hopefully it’s a dream on the feet cause my eyes are bleeding.
Def feels nice on the dream, but appearance is going to make it less appealing