Saucony / Endorphin Elite

Endorphin Elite

Racing2023-03-24 · JP · ReleaseChecked 2026-10-14

The original Endorphin Elite is Saucony’s top-tier road racer for runners chasing personal bests. Its high-rebound PWRRUN HG midsole works with an articulated, heel-to-toe fork-shaped carbon plate and aggressive SPEEDROLL geometry, while forefoot slots add flexibility. Thin XT-900 rubber limits weight without giving up traction, and a knit-mesh upper with midfoot webbing provides breathable, race-ready lockdown.

Key specifications

Weight

205 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −63.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

8 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

39.5 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +5.2 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$275.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average +109.43 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 31.5 mm
Carbon plate: Yes
Midsole: PWRRUN HG
Outsole: XT-900
Use cases: Race / Marathon

Weight notes Men’s weight.

Plate notes Fork-shaped carbon plate with forefoot slots.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

Saucony Endorphin Elite205 g / 39.5 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 205 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −63.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 8 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +1.2 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 39.5 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +5.2 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $275.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$109.43

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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