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Endorphin Shift - First Run

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The third in the Endorphin series from Saucony this year is the Endorphin Shift. It's a busy shoe with a lot of stuff thrown at it. On first glance, it may be the Homer Simpson designed car of running shoes - it's got a bit of everything. High stack height. Giant heel cup. Stability elements in the midsole. Puffy tongue. Funky colors. Double pull tabs.
All this brings this 38mm PWRRRUN shoe in at 10.1oz and puts it in a Structured Cushioning category of shoes. But does it work? Pretty much. But it's not without its issues.
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@benedicttorre3401 3 года назад

I love this shoe! The way you describe it is perfect. It's the stability, everyday trainer version of the endorphin series. My personal opinion is the shift is meant to be purely as a trainer for people who suffer from ankle issues but still is capable of going fast if you want. The shoe is definitely a tweener. If a ride 13 and a hurricane 23 had a kid the result would be the endorphin shift. The durability and longevity is also impressive as I have put 600 miles on it. I have another pair coming. As for looks. I easily think it's one of the best looking running shoes on the market. The endorphin series has been amazing and Saucony knows it! I also want to get the speed and use it as my tempo/racing shoe. If I didn't suffer from ankle issues I can totally pass on the shift. But as you said Saucony has a history of putting stability aspects into a shoe. Saucony is just giving its fans another option on its top of the line series. I appreciate it Saucony. They absolutely killed it in 2020. I'm excited what the 2021 version will bring.

@RunLikeHeller 4 года назад

I actually didn’t find the upper narrow but I have a very narrow foot. Probably why I thought it fit me great lol. It’s definitely a snug fit but i didn’t have any discomfort!

@mrrandom2501 4 года назад

I have taken the Shift out for around 50miles now. The shoe does take a bit of time to get used too and the heel-cup really locked my feet in. Yeah, the shoes do run very warm, but overall considering this was my 1st Saucony I am enjoying them #lovetoallthatseethis

@jschwitters 4 года назад

Real good review. I watch your reviews frequently before I decide to buy a new pair of shoes. Please keep doing this! Greetings from Germany

@WheatCitySole 4 года назад

It would be cool to see a comparison review of Saucony’s everyday/more cushioned options for 2020, the Endorphin Shift, Ride 13, Triumph 18. Great work as always.

@mosesjonathan1240 3 года назад

i guess I'm kinda randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to watch new tv shows online ?

@nicolaskorbyn6448 3 года назад

@Moses Jonathan I use FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)

@dannyj1983 4 года назад

Thanks for taking the time and risk to review these with your recovering "Saucoknee"🤣 I've got mixed feelings about this shoe. Especially considering that it contends with other Saucony shoes in the 2020 line.

@mochidomo 2 месяца назад

funny that you're making fun of him saying Saucony that way when Saucony literally is pronounced sock a knee

@tmantony5660 4 года назад

Love the color's.We can't get enough stock of any of the Saucony Endorphin range where we live.So seeing your reviews is a bonus.Thanks.

@gustavb6062 2 года назад

I love these! I have 493km in these… they take som time to loosen up.. thank You for the rewiev

@steevie76 4 года назад

Double the pleasure, double the fun, double the pull tab 😉

@turki9972 4 года назад

#fact

@DBAMTV 3 года назад

What’s the pull tab

@christianschobinger1131 4 года назад

Got. the Endorphin Shift before I could get my hands on the Speed, but now I love them both!

@shirrinvisetpukdi3869 3 года назад

Totally agree about the narrow forefoot but I love everything else about the shoe.

@patrickmaher4944 4 года назад

I loved the fit and the cushion of Shift. However, it felt too heavy although it was advertised as everyday trainer /recovery shoes. If Saucony can reduce some weight in version 2, this could be a big “hit” shoes for them. I really liked everything about the shoes except for the weight. Even the stack height did not bother me, although it may require some to get used to it. Loved the fact that it emphasized the forefoot cushion with the stack height. It will be interesting to see what Saucony would do in the next iteration (I do hope that there will be a version 2). Thanks for all your reviews.

@brianflath9037 4 года назад

I’ve had this shoe about a month & really enjoy it, especially the enhanced cushioning.

@josephraby9789 4 года назад

I thought you would like this shoe, just a smooth ride for the miles. I’m a little over 30 miles in the Shift, and I would say the upper has stretched some the more it’s utilized but not loose by any means. Although the Speed is probably my shoe of the year given its comfort and versatility, the Shift is coming in at a close second

@jpod 4 года назад

Finished my third run in the shift today. I am getting occasional knee hot spots with these. I have all three shoes and so far prefer the speed overall. I do think they do something funny to my knees, I sprinkle the shift in with Peg 37 for my easy day shoe.

@paddywiggle 4 года назад

J Cousar they have a lot of added stability. That might be doing it to your knees

@kaishunider4110 4 года назад

I've been waiting for you to review this shoes. Thank you so much

@swaggarinoblackarino7347 4 года назад

Can't wait for your 100 miles review and see how you get on with this one! It definitely will loosen up and get more comfortable.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'm hoping for that

@134hdji5 4 года назад

Great reviews bro

@charriso 4 года назад

Love the songs you're picking with relevant lyrics to the shoe model. If I'm hearing them correctly :)

@MrJermson 4 года назад

Finally. Been waiting for you to review this.

@CT37BN 4 года назад

Striking colourway is just so 80's. My very first ever Saucony. Got mine a few days ago, a bit hard at the moment to get it here in Oz, especially the correct size. First impression is they sort of feel like a Hoka Arahi 4.

@maxheadroom9014 3 года назад

This shoe is a lifesaver for people with bad joins, like me (knees and hips). I do my longer Ks in Shift, efforts in Glideride and those special Ks in Endorphin Pro.

@Paulo-ze1tl 4 года назад

I’ve put close to 50mi on mine and am loving it. On my first run I found it a bit snug on my mid foot, but loosening the laces a bit took care of it. My foot is between a D and a EE depending on the last. So far these one of my favorite shoes of the year. I know there are other speedy shoes out there that people get excited about. However, these can do almost everything well and despite the stack height, it didn’t feel clunky to me. The speed roll thing is working great and I’ve adapted to it since the first stride. Also it’s one of the few shoes that don’t give me fatigue on the ball of my feet on longer and long-ish runs. I can’t wait to try the Speed, though.

@jeromerussellewis Год назад

Nice shoe I just purchased the 2 😺🙏👍

@paddywiggle 4 года назад

Kofuzi without his shirt on 😉

@attackedbywaterfoul 4 года назад

Interesting about the narrowness of the shoe and the issue with pain in the ball of your foot. I have had a very similar pain while wearing the vaporfly 4%, which feels like a really narrow shoe to me also. I generally avoid narrow shoes; I like a wide landing platform because we feet seem to be wider and I feel like a wider platform can better distribute the force of repeated pounded and lessens fatigue in specific parts of the foot and leg. So this review helps...think I'll try the Speed before the Shift.

@kaismithley6173 4 года назад

hoka is probably the move for you then, super wide base, and lots of cushion, and they almost all come in wide sizes

@sachb44 4 года назад

The Speed has releived a lot of pain in the toebox in comparison to the Hoka Rincon which were too narrow for my foot. Hope this helps.

@user-tf1si2ec5m 4 года назад

You are great runner and reviewer also...Nice shoes for long distance Run. Good

@johnsentz4166 4 года назад

Great review! I’m liking the Shift

@mopoffool 4 года назад

I have pretty narrow feet, so the upper on the Shift didn't feel too tight to me. But I agree that the shoe is warm and that the outsole does not handle wet conditions well. Putting those two problems together was a big problem for me. I thought this would be a good long run shoe. But because it's so warm, by an hour or so into a run the shoe would get so full of sweat that the outsole would start slipping on the pavement with every step. So I never took it further than 10 miles or so. As I mentioned in a comment to your video about whether Saucony is bad for you, I also started experiencing hamstring tightness only when I ran in the Shift, especially for multiple days in a row. Eventually I decided I couldn't run in them anymore and gave them away.

@DiscoDougify 4 года назад

I have the Endorphin collection and I'm totally digging the 'mutant' colourways. One of my favourite colourways of this year. I don't find it very cushioned really, I would say a relatively mid to firm ride with only a hint of cushioning on the feet. I can run for miles in this shoe with no issues. Yea, it might not win any awards and yea, there are other shoes that could easily rival this. However if its just plodding at a steady pace, not overly pushing this and going longer distances you are after then this shoe is more than capable. I've had no issues at all with this shoe.

@albertey129 4 года назад

AWESOME! I thought you were not reviewing this shoe! 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♂️

@gudboyngdisyerto 4 года назад

xt 900 is the same outsole of saucony type a8. i do intervals passing wet wooden bridge and traction is great. last year when endorphin pics were shown i thought xt900 will be the outsole of them all 3 models. quiet dissapointed when early reviews said that endorphin speed traction is not great on wet road but i bought them anyway

@lhprx4 4 года назад

Your footage is the best

@mclworld 4 года назад

Go this shoe in BLACK (you would like it) also have the Speed. Its an easy day shoe, but with a bit more response than the Clifton7 I would say. Speed for Tempo/Thresholds days, wouldn't want to do that in the Shift. Had it for a few weeks now, better after almost 70km, its a very good easy day shoe, just hope it last a lot of miles.

@iosifkovalenko8364 4 года назад

I’d like to see a review against them ASICS glideride.

@KalosAndras64 4 года назад

For me the Endorphin Shift is too hot (upper) and heavy. No the Shift doesn't make runs feel easy - it just makes them feel hot and Heavy and slow. I've now decided to use the Endorphin Speed for even easy runs - amazing, versatile show. Love both the Speed and the Pro in the Endorphin series

@garysailors 4 года назад

This week alone I have set PRs at 10k and 1/2M in the Shift. Love this shoe!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

that's what heck of a week!

@Jamisons2528 4 года назад

I'm enjoying mine as well, with only 8 miles in feeling good so far.

@carlosmitchell6543 2 года назад

100% correct: 1) unnecessarily narrow on top 2) too heavy 3) my feet felt on fire by mile 3 4) it takes way too long to break thru the foam 5) no breathability

@mattpitzer5566 4 года назад

Hey Kofuzi, have seen a few videos on the Speed which highlights the shoe squeaking (some only when wet, some all the time). Have you noticed this at all?

@rejotalin 4 года назад

I run more than 150 km in mines, and I didn’t hear anything. But, I didn’t use them in wet conditions. Great shoe overall.

@dewrunning 4 года назад

In the 70’s, high school girls were all wearing Famolare shoes (very high stack heights) and it seemed like many were turning their ankles. Wonder how high, in stack height, running shoes are going to go .......

@richardrendell9363 4 года назад

I love the shift the heel cup is the best I have come across it's perfect if you are not an elite runner! The speed is to soft in the heel and I feel you don't need a plate in any shoe it's going to cause injuries down the line.

@mattprivette2577 4 года назад

Currently have the Triumph 17, should I add the Shift to the daily training rotation ?

@lhprx4 4 года назад

I guess Speed would complement your rotation better ?

@paddywiggle 4 года назад

You already have a good easy/long day shoe. The speed has been a lot of reviewers shoe of the year. Like the guy said above me, it would compliment what you have already, better.

@kerry_runs 4 года назад

Nice review mike! I may give em a shot after the Cliftons wear out. The weight of the shoe is a turnoff.

@ronpopeil7 4 года назад

I have the shift for easy runs and the pro for races. Not an elite runner by anyone’s stretch of the imagination - I am upper middle of the pack usually - and I like both a lot. I am a heavier runner (6’4” and 225 pounds), so while running, the stiffness of the carbon fiber plate is just right, since my mass makes it bend easier than a runner that maybe weighs 160ish.

@AncoraImparoPiper 4 года назад

Excellent review. I am a bit concerned about the narrowness. I love wide shoes. The Pro is narrow enough for me, so is the Shift narrower?

@sontran502 4 года назад

I just got these and only have 20 miles in them. I feel ya on the mid-foot being a little cramped...but I do feel everything is starting to soften a little. I hope at 50 miles or so, the shoe will express its true self. It's a bit different feel from other shoes that I have in the rotation like the Rincon, Beacon 2 and Vanish but I am digging it and hope to get more than 400 miles in a shoe. I think Seth feels it'll go to 700 mile'ish.

@DubaiRunner-hi1xb 4 года назад

It took me 50K to really break the shoe in , after that its a great ride . You can eat the easy miles without much effort . You get a lot of shoe for your money that's for sure .

@yassienabdillahi1688 4 года назад

I noticed the same tightness in the only Saucony shoe I own (the Triumph 17). It's not too bad if I keep the laces really loose but it is a bit inconvenient. They do also get quite hot relatively quickly.

@eulogyforadream 4 года назад

Great content as always. How would you compare the breathability of the Shift to the Zoom Fly 3. I'm looking for a high stack long run shoe. I was planning on using the Zoom Fly's however, the neoprene booty is so warm.

@expatadventureturkey9324 4 года назад

Great content, can’t decide between Shift and Speed as an all around shoe for training.

@thekillionaire117 4 года назад

Get the shift. You probably dont want a plated shoe for your daily runs

@kerry_runs 4 года назад

The shift looks like it is more durable for a daily trainer. The speed is a fun, fast shoe though.

@runner2345 4 года назад

for daily runs I would go saucony ride 13 rather than shift or speed. if you want speed running shoes then endorphin speed is "the" shoes!

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 4 года назад

I’d say it depends what kind of runner you are. I’m a petite light female, efficient runner, and the Shifts would be way too much shoe for me. I don’t like heavier shoes and extreme stack heights. I have the Speeds and think they’re very versatile. The nylon plate is subtle and mainly kicks in when you pick up the pace. I’m using the Speeds primarily on my longer runs, both easy pace and faster pace or runs with some intervals or fartleks mixed in. They seem like they’ll be plenty durable.

@Azam-xu2rz 4 года назад

What is your favourite running shoes dude?

@KyleMcCueRunning 4 года назад

Still on the fence with going for these, appreciate seeing your impressions. might have lost me with the breathability. I'm having that issue with two daily trainers I'm currently trying out and when I take the Speed out for a long run it's just freedom haha. awesome first impressions, hope your knee continues to improve!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i don't think it's a bad shoe, but there's just a lot going on with the shoe. i'm having a hard time getting a read on it, and i'm also trying to separate out any issues that may be idiosyncratic to me but might not affect a majority of other runners.

@KyleMcCueRunning 4 года назад

kofuzi, a true professional! Good luck!

@eric_scully49 4 года назад

I want to try this shoe, but I have not liked Saucony in the past. I tried to Kinvara 11 and the Triumph 17, and I didn't like both of them.

@cookiepuss8182 4 года назад

This shoe started off very firm for the stack height at first and it’s starting to break in the more miles I put on them.

@ptheiss0428 4 года назад

I’m considering returning my pair. It feels quite good for 6-8 miles, but it starts to feel a bit too much beyond that mileage. Very hard for me to turnover, despite the Speed Roll.

@nickivan6173 3 года назад

i felt exactly the same pain on the ball of my right foot and after about covering the same distance you mention 3-4 miles, weird,

@kaismithley6173 4 года назад

"Saucony shoe stability hurts my knees" proceeds to run in a saucony shoe, you just can't get enough of these lol

@shadowrealm6 4 года назад

Same thing I was thinking..I was thinking considering buying saucony but I love my knees. Lol

@kaismithley6173 4 года назад

@@shadowrealm6 yeah they were too hot for my feet so I switched to slightly more breathable shoes, the stability didn't bother me though I don't think

@apocreg11 4 года назад

Sounds way too narrow for me, I get that too Mike! Thought it was a neuroma but had a scan and ok, just to got to be careful with shoe choice

@chanzhao3379 4 года назад

I have never been a fan of Saucony. I even got injured because of them before. but, the color though.

@danieltsuedo334 4 года назад

still can’t believe you are wearing these colors

@karlaxel7358 4 года назад

These are sold out on their website 😭😭😭

@shawnallee739 4 года назад

Do you only run for training? Or do you do weights as well? Loving the Iowa terrain!

@emcinc9654 4 года назад

Great review. Wanted to try the shift for the cushioning mostly as I had some minor surgery yesterday. Doc said I could get back to running in a few days. Both my docs are runners, which is nice. Back to the shoes. Got the Ride 13. Finally got them broke in. Definitely a warm upper. The toe box is a little more forgiving now that they a few miles on them. Any suggestions on a Cush shoe for easy day runs till I get past the 6 weeks of treatments following this outpatient surgery.

@yeperdoodles1276 2 года назад

Put about 300 miles on mine and they are still going strong

@TheFODRunner 4 года назад

Great review Mike... I feel after watching a few reviews on this one I might pass, its gonna be very heavy in my size and i've seen conflicting reports. If you stacked this up against the novablast and clifton 7 i'd be keen to see which you would rank in which order?

@philault2854 4 года назад

Great video. I sent my Speeds back because the shoe was just to tight to wear. One question, would you choose the Shift over the Ride 13?

@justinpaynter3140 4 года назад

Hey Phil, if the Speed was too narrow the Shift is going to be as well. They seem to have made them similar widths, but with more cushion in the shift upper. The Ride 13 is a nice open toe box and the same foam. I really like the Ride for easy, long, and some tempo thrown in. If it fits your foot well I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

@philault2854 4 года назад

Justin Paynter it was the size of the toe box that was the stopper. I thought about moving up one size but not sure that would open up the toe box any. I have a pair of Ride ISO 2’s that I like so I might look deeper into the Ride 13’s. Thanks

@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907 3 года назад

Call me silly Ko, but since I have the Speed and the Pro, I wanted a complete box set. The Shift arrives Tuesday. Since I have a very narrow foot and high arches, I think this puppy may work.

@kofuzi 3 года назад

I wouldn't call that silly. gotta catch em all

@flybirdclip 4 года назад

How it compare to hoka Bondi 6 , in term of cushioning for long run day. Thanks for the review.

@jesseparry6586 3 года назад

How is the toe box?

@LatteShoes 4 года назад

I feel the narrowness in the speeds

@mintran 4 года назад

Great review. What is your recommendation for someone who has flat/overpronation feet? I bought the Pegasus 37s and they're terrible, I got Plantar fasciitis after 4-6 miles (the 34s I have are fantastic). I recently got a NB 1080v10, they're better than Pegasus but I guess there're better shoes for my feet out there.

@nickivan6173 4 года назад

so its like a performance shoe toned down to a daily trainer by adding midsole volume?

@vashful338 3 года назад

Is there already a 100 miles review for this?

@stuartdavenport3503 3 года назад

How does the shift compare to Adidas ultraboost 19?

@WheatCitySole 4 года назад

What would you say is the more comfortable protective ride between the Endorphin Shift and the Ride 13?

@andrewpark9612 4 года назад

Off topic so I apologize . But what watch are you currently using? I’m looking at the polar vantage v and grit x and was. Heinous which you’ve landed on since you have made a video about both

@faqihshinoda5704 3 года назад

Great review. I have question though. I currently use fuelcell tc. Do you think shift would be a great companion to the tc? Ps. I still have shin splints after using my UB19 for 2 months now.

@user-qn7hq7ik4c 4 года назад

Do you believe the shift it is a long run shoes?

@thomasn1279 4 года назад

I'm surprised you didn't get them in black lol

@derworm 4 года назад

Hows ES compared with ASICS Cumulus 22?

@jareeder67 4 года назад

Dang! That is a tall shoe! How does it feel during turns?

@vcxv07 4 года назад

How does it compare to triumph 17/18? What about the size / fit compare to endorphin speed?

@wonkydonkey7899 3 года назад

I don’t have the speed but the shift. I went true to size, but I found that the shift runs, at least to me, a half size small. Then again, everybody’s feet are different and unique. I’d say it’s better you try them on at a saucony store to be certain of the fit.

@chadmascasvay2839 4 года назад

Nice review. But I have a question that has nothing to do with the video. How do you think someone should start running that is flat foot? I'm a new runner and wanna enjoy running. But have been getting knee aches.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'm afraid i don't know a lot about flat feet. my understanding is that stability shoes may assist. i might also consider an aftermarket insole designed to support severe overpronation. but i would first try and figure out whether this is a flat foot problem or if this is a new runner problem. for example, do your casual shoes have substantial uneven wear? or has your doctor ever prescribed or recommended corrective footwear?

@chadmascasvay2839 4 года назад

@@kofuzi i have been running for about three weeks now and notice that my left leg overpronates more than my right. I get knee aches on my left leg and not on my right. Maybe it could be running form? My cadence is about 156 per min so maybe I'm moving at a slow pace?

@jaycoane6127 4 года назад

It would probably be best to run in a stability shoe. Visit your Fleet Feet store and they have a free foot analyzer that is great which will help in recommending a good shoe for your specific foot type. You can then try a few brands on their treadmill. My favorite is the Saucony Guide 13, although I have 2 others in rotation. Ran a marathon in the Carbon X (neutral shoe) and paid the price: legs totally torn up. Good luck!

@chadmascasvay2839 4 года назад

@@jaycoane6127 thank you brother I appreciate that. I really have enjoyed running and don't wanna stop.

@ifonly1532 4 года назад

Bondi ? Is that you ?

@suryopras 4 года назад

This or Ride 13 for daily trainer? or wait Beacon v3?

@kerry_runs 4 года назад

Can't speak for the ride 13 but the beacon v3 is more of a tempo/fast shoe in my opinion. Not a lot of cushioning for longer runs. Maybe enough if you don't carry a lot of weight, it's a very nimble shoe.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

stay tuned

@suryopras 4 года назад

kofuzi can’t wait bro

@brainkale 4 года назад

M E G A T H I C C

@ndk4 4 года назад

Thats a thickass midsole

@Minunmaani 4 года назад

I tried these today. Not a shoe for me. I like more adidas.

@ricardoreis3844 4 года назад

Why didn’t you like them? I prefer adidas as well

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 4 года назад

Another adidas fan here--Boston 8 and 9. But I did buy the End. Speeds and am really enjoying them on longer runs. The Shift would be way too much shoe for me.