Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Take heed, the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 aims to claim the crown and rule the world of road-racing super shoes.
Best Use
Surface
Stability
Cushioning
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Barefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
Product Highlights:
Lest we forget, it was Saucony that developed and launched the best response, in the early days after Nike changed the world with the OG Vaporfly. Advancing that proud history, the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 is an apex road-racing super shoe for long distances. With singular focus on changing the game again, is this the next big step in the evolution of road-racing super shoes?
Making its world debut, incrediRUN superfoam forms the full midsole as the beating heart of the Elite 2. With previously unseen levels of energy return and cushioning, this foam's performance must be experienced to be believed.
Within the foam, a full-length carbon fiber plate adds explosive pop, yet achieves improved midfoot flexibility. Altogether, the SpeedRoll geometry helps make this Saucony's most aggressive race day option ever.
To transfer this power to the road, the PWRTRAC rubber outsole provides sticky grip. This rubber has higher abrasion resistance and greater wet-surface traction than before. Lastly, as a final touch, the woven mesh upper delivers enhanced breathability over marathon distances. For secure comfort, this streamlined upper offers a knit connected tongue and a seamless molded heel cup.
Are you ready to level up and run faster than ever before? Step to the start line in the paradigm-shifting Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 and know that no one in the field is better equipped.
What You'll Love:
- Effortless access to your fastest speeds
- Light, soft, next-generation superfoam
- Pinnacle efficiency and performance
Model Number: S30994-98
Specs & FitLearn More
Shoe Specs
| Weight: | 7.1 oz 201 g |
| Heel Stack: | 40 mm |
| Forefoot Stack: | 32 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 8 mm |
How It FitsLearn More
| Heel Width: | Average |
| Midfoot Fit: | Narrow |
| Toe Box Fit: | Snug |
How We Measure Our Shoe Specs
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We measure every shoe in-house to provide accurate and consistent details.
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Weight
The weight is based on a Men's size 9 for Men's and Unisex shoes or Women's size 8 for Women's shoes. The weight listed is for a single shoe, including the laces.
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Heel Stack
The heel stack refers to how high your heel sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Forefoot Stack
Forefoot stack refers to how high the ball of the foot sits above the ground when wearing shoes. Based on Men's size 9 as the standard.
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Heel-toe Offset
Heel-toe offset (drop) is the difference in height between the heel stack and the forefoot stack. We use the number given to us by the brand.
How We Measure Shoe Fit
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All measurements are based on Medium width.
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Fit (width) options are Narrow - Snug - Average - Roomy - Wide.
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Sizing (length) options are Short - True - Long. Note: fit is relative to the "average" running shoe.
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We partner with SmartLast, a program by Heeluxe, to use advanced shoe-measuring technology, to provide objective measurements for toe box, midfoot, and heel widths as well as overall length.
Cushioning Level
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BarefootBarefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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MinimalMinimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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LowLow
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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MediumMedium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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HighHigh
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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MaximalMaximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- incrediRUN superfoam is engineered for maximum efficiency and explosive energy return in a soft and featherweight formulation. It's a supercritical copolymer in the TPEE family.
- Full-length carbon fiber plate adds rigidity and propulsion, while it's slotted design in the midfoot enables greater flexibility.
- PWRRUN PB sockliner composed of PEBA superfoam provides additional resilient plushness.
- SpeedRoll Technology blends max cushioning with rockered speed geometry, fueling forward moment to run faster, not harder.
OUTSOLE
- PWRTRAC rubber provides a thin layer of premium rubber for improved traction on wet surfaces and greater resistance to abrasion.
UPPER
- Woven mesh creates a lightweight race-ready fit that's highly breathable for long distances.
- Overall, this style is vegan and incorporates recycled materials, like many other Saucony models.
