Saucony
Endorphin Pro 5 Running Shoe – Women's
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The Grivet Take
The Endorphin Pro 5 is Saucony's current carbon-plated race-day shoe, an iterative update over the well-loved Pro 4. Same 39/31 stack, 8mm drop, and PWRRUN PB foam — the structural changes are a sharper carbon plate and the new PWRTRAC outsole that grips better on wet roads. Best for race-day use from 5k through marathon, tempo workouts where you want full plate assist, and runners who found the Pro 4 a comfortable real-world race shoe. Skip it for daily training; the foam and plate are tuned for race pace.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.4 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.3 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.4 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.5 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
No added support structure
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Standard platform
How it fits
Fits true to size with a breathable, slightly roomier upper than typical super shoes. Toe box runs slightly tapered with normal vertical room. Heel counter has been subtly reshaped and feels more locked-in than the Pro 4, though some runners report rubbing on sensitive heels. Available in Standard (B) only for women's. Wide-footed runners should consider the Adidas Boston 13 or Endorphin Speed 4 instead.
How it feels
PWRRUN PB PEBA foam topped with PWRRUN HG delivers a firmer, snappier ride than the Pro 4. The retuned carbon S-Curve plate provides aggressive propulsion through toe-off; rocker is pronounced. Energy return is at the top of the scale; this is full race-shoe character. The new PWRTRAC outsole grips confidently on dry and slightly damp roads. Best at 5k to half-marathon paces; marathon-capable for trained runners.
Quick specs
- Category
- Race day
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill · Track
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 39.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 31.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 8.0 mm
- Weight (women's 8)
- 7.4 oz · 210 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 4 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Neutral
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Standard platform
- Midsole
- PWRRUN PB + PWRRUN HG (topsole)
- Outsole
- PWRTRAC
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- Carbon S-Curve plate
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- B
Tech, translated
PWRRUN PB + PWRRUN HG (topsole) is the Endorphin Pro 5's dual-density race foam stack. PWRRUN PB is the PEBA-based race foam used across the Endorphin race line; PWRRUN HG is a firmer topsole tuned for the v5 to deliver a sharper underfoot feel.
Carbon S-Curve plate is Saucony's race-day plate, retuned in the v5 for more responsive feel through toe-off. Combined with the SPEEDROLL forefoot rocker, the plate-and-foam stack produces aggressive propulsion at race pace.
PWRTRAC outsole is new in the v5, replacing the Pro 4's cross-hatch rubber. Better grip on dry and damp roads, more confidence-inspiring through corners.
What changed from the previous version
Endorphin Pro 5 keeps the same weight, stack, and drop as the Pro 4 but tweaks the carbon plate for a sharper, more responsive feel. New PWRTRAC outsole grips better than the Pro 4's cross-hatch rubber, especially in the wet. Heel counter is subtly reshaped for more lockdown but can rub for runners with sensitive heels. Otherwise broadly similar to the Pro 4.
Frequently asked
Does the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 run true to size?
Yes, the Endorphin Pro 5 fits true to size for most runners. The toe box runs slightly tapered with normal vertical room; the upper is slightly roomier than typical super shoes. Heel counter feels locked-in but can rub for sensitive heels — consider socks or test fit before race day. Available in Standard (B) only for women's.
What changed from the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4?
Same weight, stack, and drop as the Pro 4. The carbon plate has been retuned for a sharper, more responsive feel. The new PWRTRAC outsole grips better than the Pro 4's cross-hatch rubber, especially in damp conditions. Heel counter has been subtly reshaped for more lockdown — works well for most runners, but can rub for sensitive heels. Pro 4 fans should be happy with the v5.
How does the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 compare to the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4?
Both share PWRRUN PB foam and SPEEDROLL rocker; the difference is the plate. The Pro 5 has a carbon S-Curve plate for full race-day propulsion. The Speed 4 has a nylon winged plate that's more forgiving for daily and tempo training. Choose the Pro 5 for race-day use and serious workouts. Choose the Speed 4 for tempo training that crosses over to half-marathon racing.
Is the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 firm or soft underfoot?
Firm and snappy. The PWRRUN PB PEBA foam topped with PWRRUN HG produces a sharper feel than the Pro 4. The carbon plate adds structure, and the SPEEDROLL forefoot rocker rolls the foot rather than relying on cushion give. This is full race-shoe character, not a daily-trainer ride.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Choose the Pro 5 for the latest tuning with the sharper carbon plate and grippier PWRTRAC outsole. Choose the Pro 4 for the previous-generation tuning at potentially better closeout pricing.
Compare Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 →
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Choose the Pro 5 for full carbon-plate race-day capability. Choose the Speed 4 for a nylon-plated tempo trainer that's more forgiving for daily and uptempo training.
Compare Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 →
Adidas Adizero Evo SL Woven
Choose the Pro 5 for full carbon-plate race-day propulsion in the Saucony fit. Choose the Evo SL for plateless Lightstrike Pro PEBA at a more accessible price for daily-tempo use.
Compare Adidas Adizero Evo SL Woven →
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Choose the Pro 5 for race day. Choose the Endorphin Azura for the plateless daily-training counterpart on the same PWRRUN PB foam.
Compare Saucony Endorphin Azura →
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