#188 Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Customizing Review Searches for Optimal Running Performance

#188 Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Customizing Review Searches for Optimal Running Performance

If you've been following Doctors of Running for a while, you know we don't always agree on shoes we test. Today Matt & Andrea host a special episode to discuss their differing opinions on Saucony's latest racer, the Endorphin Pro 4. Andrea loves it at 5K/10K pace while Matt enjoys it most at marathon/tempo paces. They dig into what make their experiences different, how biomechanics influence our perception of shoes (especially super shoes), and how to find the best racing shoe for you.

Chapters

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 3:42 - An overview of the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
  • 7:45 - The fit of the Endorphin Pro 4
  • 13:34 - Midsole & Ride
  • 23:59 - The importance of shoes geometries lining up with biomechanics
  • 28:24 - Shoe characteristics that influence ride experience
  • 31:54 - The influence of sockliners on the feel of a shoe
  • 35:55 - The stability of the Endorphin Pro 4
  • 39:34 - Learning about your running experience & finding reviews that match with you
  • 46:06 - Wrap-up

We're excited to share this week the launch of our new Doctors of Running page at Running Warehouse! Every want to tackle trails like David, crush hills like Matt, survive the cold like Nathan or race like Andrea? Now is your chance! You can find all our of team's favorite apparel, nutrition, and more. Check out ⁠⁠the page⁠⁠ today!

We’re offering a chance to win a $100 Running Warehouse Gift Card!

TO ENTER: Drop a comment in our Sunday YouTube episode for this podcast, and let us know what we should title this series!

About the Contest

We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. (If you left a comment in last week's video, we'll count it this time, but in the future it'll be the same podcast's Sunday drop!) The contest is open through Friday the 3rd at 9 PM EST. Only US residents are eligible to enter.

Please respond to our account only for winner announcements. We’ll reach out to you on how to get the $100 Gift Card.

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#249 Our Top Running Shoes of 2025 So Far

#249 Our Top Running Shoes of 2025 So Far

As we head into the back half of the year, it's time to make our picks for our favorite shoes of the 2025 so far. Matt, Andrea, David, and Nathan put together a 4-shoe rotation from their 2025 favorit...

2 Heinä 20251h 5min

#248 Our Top 3 Keys for Strength and Conditioning for Runners

#248 Our Top 3 Keys for Strength and Conditioning for Runners

Strength training and cross training are some of the best things runners can do to help their performance, and we're passionate about them here at DOR. Nathan, Matt, and David join up to share their k...

25 Kesä 202554min

#247 Our Best Stable Neutral Shoes of 2025

#247 Our Best Stable Neutral Shoes of 2025

You know we love stable neutral shoes at DOR. Matt & David join up to take a look at the state of stable neutral shoes in 2025 and give their favorite picks. They define some key terms like sole flair...

18 Kesä 202555min

#246 Mailbag! Shoe Fit of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Minimalist Shoes in 2025, Our Favorite Running Apparel

#246 Mailbag! Shoe Fit of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Minimalist Shoes in 2025, Our Favorite Running Apparel

David & Nathan are here with a mailbag, where we answer your questions. They discuss the upcoming Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the latest in minimalist/zero-drop shoes, running store shoe fitting, and more. ...

11 Kesä 202544min

#245 Between Two Feet: Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and Do Super Trainers Make Good Racing Shoes?

#245 Between Two Feet: Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and Do Super Trainers Make Good Racing Shoes?

Matt & Andrea are back with another installation of Between Two Feet, where they contrast their different experiences in a shoe. Last time it was the Nike Vaporfly 4, and this time it's the Brooks Hyp...

4 Kesä 202531min

#244 Buy/Sell and This or That with Yowana! The Best Long Run Day? Soft or Firm Midsoles? Favorite Shoes to Review?

#244 Buy/Sell and This or That with Yowana! The Best Long Run Day? Soft or Firm Midsoles? Favorite Shoes to Review?

Matt & David are joined by Yowana for a special episode of hot takes only: Buy/Sell and This or That! We put ourselves on the hot seat here–no gray area, no middle ground. We pick between, and argue o...

28 Touko 20251h 21min

#243 Between Two Feet: Nike Vaporfly 4 and the Impact of Geometry Changes to a Shoe

#243 Between Two Feet: Nike Vaporfly 4 and the Impact of Geometry Changes to a Shoe

If you've been following us for a while, you know that Matt & Andrea often experience shoes completely differently, so on this episode they get together to compare & contrast their experiences in Nike...

21 Touko 202540min

#242 Plantar Fasciitis, Revisited

#242 Plantar Fasciitis, Revisited

Plantar fascia pain plagues many a runner, but finding its cause and treating it can be mystifying and frustrating. Nate is joined by returning guest Doug Adams to take a deep dive into plantar facia ...

14 Touko 20251h 5min

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