![]() The PwrRun midsole has historically been firmer, but it seems like Saucony has found a way to soften it up this year. Even with the 39mm heel and 35mm forefoot, it’s never been a plush shoe. THOMAS: While the Shift has a high stack, I wouldn’t have described it as a max cushioned trainer in the past. It has all the makings of a daily trainer, so let’s get to the highlights. Why is it a shoe for those runs? Simple - the Endorphin Shift 3 forces you to slow down and savor your steps thanks to a little extra PwrRun cush. It’s a shoe for the runs that we say will be easy (and should be) but always end up too fast. Instead of a giddy-up pop, the Endorphin Shift 3 stakes its claim as the calm after the storm. I like to think of it as the gentle giant in Saucony’s speedy family. Unlike those two with their race-ready features, the Endorphin Shift takes a decidedly everyday approach. Its siblings, the Speed and Pro, have been staples in my training rotation for a while, and I was stoked to complete the trio. LINDSAY: I had a major fangirl moment when I found out the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 was coming my way. If you liked the last version, buckle up because the Shift is in high gear. Now, the Shift 3 shows us where Saucony might be headed with its everyday Endorphin. The first two versions were a bit stiff and unforgiving - some might even say jerky - compared to the most recent version. I feel like the old days of learning how to drive stick and the development cycle of the Saucony Endorphin Shift are an apt comparison. ![]() Where’s all this going? The Saucony Endorphin Shift 3, of course. ![]() Eventually, I got better, finally learning to merge into any traffic with buttery ease. terrifying) memories of prematurely shifting while merging onto a highway and suddenly losing my power to accelerate. I have vivid memories of jerking violently in the driver’s seat, searching for the sweet spot somewhere in the clutch. If you’ve ever driven one, you know how much experience helps. THOMAS: My first cars all had manual shift transmissions. ![]()
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