Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs Endorphin Azura

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 and Saucony Endorphin Azura are both part of the same family, but they play different roles. The Speed 5 is a plated trainer that uses a plastic plate to create a more stable, propulsive sensation, which works especially well for interval sessions and faster efforts. It's also a touch lighter, but it feels less cushioned overall, with a firmer forefoot that can make it less appealing for slower running and more naturally suited to faster efforts where you want a snappy toe-off. The Azura is a versatile unplated trainer that shifts toward a higher-stacked, softer-tuned ride that blends bounce with more cushioning, making it feel easier to use across a wider spread of paces and distances.