Doctors of Running Podcast24 Apr 2024

#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

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