Saucony Endorphin Elite 3  Running Shoe Review

Reviewed Jun 19, 2026 at 12:57pm
Tested using Methodology v0.12 
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3

Track

8.5
Half/Full Marathon Racing 
8.4
5K/10K Racing 
8.5
Long Run 
7.2
Daily Training 
8.9
Energy Return 
8.5
Responsiveness 
8.4
Cushioning 
8.8
Stability 

Track

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Our Verdict

8.5
Half/Full Marathon Racing 
8.4
5K/10K Racing 
8.5
Long Run 
7.2
Daily Training 
8.9
Energy Return 
8.5
Responsiveness 
8.4
Cushioning 
8.8
Stability 
8.1
True To Size 
  • 8.5
    Half/Full Marathon Racing
  • 8.4
    5K/10K Racing
  • 8.5
    Long Run
  • 7.2
    Daily Training

  • Performance Usages

  • 8.9
    Energy Return
  • 8.5
    Responsiveness
  • 8.4
    Cushioning
  • 8.8
    Stability
  • 8.1
    True To Size
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jun 19, 2026: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jun 08, 2026: Our testers have started testing this product.
    3.  Updated Jun 03, 2026: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
    4.  Updated Jun 03, 2026: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
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    Test Results

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    Design
    7.7
    Weight
    Weight
    213.2 g (7.52 oz)
    Stack Heights
    Heel Stack Height
    40.2 mm
    Forefoot Stack Height
    32.2 mm
    Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.0 mm
    Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
    8.0 mm
    External Shape
    Outsole Heel Width
    95 mm (3.8")
    Outsole Arch Width
    74 mm (2.9")
    Outsole Forefoot Width
    116 mm (4.6")
    Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
    2.36
    Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
    3.60
    Internal Shape
    Internal Length
    278 mm (10.9")
    Internal Heel Width
    57 mm (2.2")
    Internal Forefoot Width
    89 mm (3.5")
    Wide Sizing Available
    No
    9.7
    Forefoot Fit: Width
    Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
    1.8 mm (0.071")
    Toe TTS Deviation
    1.9 mm (0.074")
    6.7
    Forefoot Fit: Height
    Toe TTS Deviation
    -4.0 mm (-0.157")
    8.4
    Arch Fit: Width
    Arch Width TTS Deviation
    -2.8 mm (-0.109")
    7.0
    Length Fit
    8.3
    Heel Rocker Geometry
    Heel Spring
    28 mm (1.1")
    Heel Apex Position
    20.0%
    Heel Rocker Angle
    26.2°
    8.2
    Forefoot Rocker Geometry
    Toe Spring
    60 mm (2.4")
    Toe Apex Position
    66.7%
    Forefoot Rocker Angle
    32.3°
    Other Features
    Tongue Gusset Type
    Semi-gusseted
    Plate
    Carbon Fiber
    Performance
    8.9
    Heel Compression Energy Return
    Heel Energy Return
    87.4%
    8.9
    Forefoot Compression Energy Return
    Forefoot Energy Return
    87.4%
    8.5
    Heel Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 550N
    4.57 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1100N
    10.32 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1900N
    16.50 J
    8.2
    Forefoot Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 800N
    5.50 J
    Energy Absorbed At 1300N
    8.92 J
    Energy Absorbed At 2050N
    12.56 J
    9.5
    Heel Firmness
    Firmness At 550N
    48.8 N/mm
    Firmness At 1100N
    121.4 N/mm
    Firmness At 1900N
    279.9 N/mm
    10
    Forefoot Firmness
    Firmness At 800N
    98.0 N/mm
    Firmness At 1300N
    217.2 N/mm
    Firmness At 2050N
    472 N/mm
    8.1
    Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
    Energy Absorbed At 10km
    8.79 J
    Energy Absorbed At 20km
    8.73 J
    Energy Absorbed At 30km
    8.68 J
    Energy Absorbed At 40km
    8.65 J
    8.1
    Rocker Stiffness
    Force To Flatten The Rocker
    123 N
    9.1
    Forefoot Bending Energy Return
    Forefoot Bending Energy Return
    83.0%
    7.9
    Forefoot Bending Stiffness
    Forefoot Bending Stiffness
    22.6 N/mm
    Forefoot Bending Force
    263 N