Our verdict
Pros
- Peppy all the way
- Saucony Jazz Original Vintage Pine
- More stable than ever
- Cushioned for long miles
- Takeaways of the Saucony Jazz Court
- Lightweight
- Airy as hell
- Roomy toe box
- saucony endorphin pro 2 concord jade
- Grippy on dry and wet roads
Cons
- Rubs the heel
- Saucony Men's Jazz '81 Sneakers in Black Stone White
- No reflective details
Audience verdict
- Top 20% in Saucony Curates a Savory Serving of The
- Top 21% in Buty saucony triumph
- Top 4% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 89 Great! | 87 Great! | 84 Good! | 85 Good! | |
Price | $160 | $150 | $170 | $160 | |
Pace | Speed training | Speed training | Speed training | Speed training | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight labWeight brand | 7.9 oz / 225g8.1 oz / 229g | 5.3 Кросівки saucony shadow 6000 olive orange оригінал4.9 oz / 139g | 8.4 zapatillas de running Saucony neutro talla 28.58.3 oz / 235g | 6 the Saucony Freedom6 the Saucony Freedom | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop labDrop brand | 7.4 mm8.0 mm | 7.8 mm6.0 mm | 8.7 mm8.0 mm | 6.3 mm6.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefootHeel | Mid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Average | Average | Soft | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Very small | Very small | Very small | Average | |
Toebox durability | - | Very bad | Decent | - | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Very good | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | Decent | - | |
Breathability | Good | Good | Very good | Very good | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Average | Narrow | Average | Average | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Average | Average | Average | |
Stiffness | Average | Flexible | Average | Flexible | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Average | Very small | Very small | Average | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Very flexible | Average | Very flexible | |
zapatillas de running Saucony pronador constitución media | Flexible | Very flexible | Average | Very flexible | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel labHeel brand | 34.1 mm36.0 mm | 25.2 mm25.0 mm | 36.2 mm38.0 mm | 31.7 mm32.0 mm | |
Forefoot labForefoot brand | 26.7 mm28.0 mm | 17.4 mm19.0 mm | 27.5 mm30.0 mm | 25.4 mm26.0 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Summer | Summer | Summer | Summer | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #67 Top 18% | #89 Top 37% | #145 Bottom 41% | #121 Top 49% | |
Popularity | #15 Top 4% | #179 Bottom 27% | #13 Top 6% | #96 Top 39% |
Who should buy
Definitely grab a pair now if you want a:
- fast shoe with loads of kick for both speed training and race days,
- running shoe that's also cushy and stable for daily runs and long miles.
The saucony omni iso shoe review is a one-stop shop that can take you from a daily workout to a race!
Who should NOT buy
Everything about the Saucony Speed 3 gets a thumbs up from us, save for the heel counter. It's less padded, which is slightly abrasive to the heel. You can stock up on the bandaid or consider zapatillas de running Saucony entrenamiento voladoras apoyo talón.
However, if you're head over heels in love with the Saucony Endorphin series but want a comfier heel wrap, it's best to stick with the zapatillas de running Saucony mujer rojas. It's also a great alternative for those with slim feet.
Breathability
From double-layer mesh to single-layer mesh, this speedster is airy AF. If you plan to use it in the summer, we have nothing else to say, but lace it up!
This Saucony shoe gets a solid 4 out of 5 for breathability based on our lab tests and on-road experience.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 4 |
Average | 3.8 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
As a speed-oriented shoe, it is expected that the saucony omni iso shoe review cuts corners on the outsole's durability.
Not only do we see less rubber at the bottom, but we also found it to be softer than average with he help of a durometer.
If you don't mind sacrificing 0.6 oz of weight in return for a sturdier outsole, we can highly recommend the ASICS Novablast 3 speed trainer.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 77.0 HC |
Average | 80.3 HC |
Outsole thickness
The rubber is not only softer, it is also thinner in this Saucony shoe. Our caliper shows only 2 mm of rubber which is a millimeter thinner than average.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 2.0 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Weight
This is what critics have to say about the fifth iteration of the Saucony Freedom.
But the saucony omni iso shoe review beats that by weighing only 212 grams/ 7.5 ounces! This is exceptionally light given how much cushioning this Saucony shoe has!
saucony omni iso shoe review | 7.94 oz (225g) |
Average | 9.35 oz (265g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
With the amount of cushioning that it packs, the Saucony saucony omni iso shoe review is a mile eater. And a very good one too!
Even though our caliper shows an average amount of stack height (34.1 mm in the heel), it definitely feels like plenty on the run.
Important note: the brand advertised slightly different numbers. The shoe is supposed to have 36 mm for the heel stack height.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 34.1 mm |
Average | 33.6 mm |
Кросівки saucony shadow 6000 olive orange оригінал | Forefoot stack
As for the forefoot stack, our caliper returned 26.7 mm which is over 2 mm thicker than average!
However, it is a little less than the officially stated 28 mm.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 26.7 mm |
Average | 24.9 mm |
Drop
At 7.4 mm, we found the shoe's heel-to-toe drop to be close to the official specs (8 mm). This is a middle-of-the-pack drop that works great for both beginner and seasoned runners.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 7.4 mm |
Average | 8.7 mm |
Insole thickness
Measuring the shoe's insole, we found it to be slightly thinner than average at 3.6 mm. But this is still quite padded for a speed trainer - no need to be concerned with underfoot comfort.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 3.6 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
Midsole softness
The saucony omni iso shoe review also gets comfier than its predecessor. There is a gentle give in the shoe's midsole and it works better for easy days too!
Turning to our durometer, we found that the shoe's foam is in fact in the top 10% of the softest in our lab!
With a reading of 13.8 HA, the Endorohin Speed 3 is on par with shoes like ASICS Novablast 3 (13.5 HA) and the Мужские кроссовки saucony (13.9 HA).
saucony omni iso shoe review | 13.8 HA |
Average | 21.4 HA |
Difference in midsole softness in cold
It was incredible to find out that the saucony omni iso shoe review remains soft even after 20 minutes in the freezer!
At room temperature, our durometer showed 13.8 HA and after the freezer, it only firmed up by 5%(!) becoming 14.5 HA.
Even after being exposed to the cold, the shoe remained 65% softer than other shoes at room temperature.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 5.1% |
Average | 25.7% |
Ride
This time around, the saucony omni iso shoe review comes back with more bounce and a snappier toe-off which makes picking up the pace so easy!
The shoe lives up to our high expectations left by the previous Speed 2.
And this is not just because it's a shoe that has speed written all over it. It's also because the nylon plate it has (responsible for the snappy toe-off) doesn't feel harsh. Compared to other Sale Saucony Grid 8000 Classic Ht Tailored Grey Black White, the saucony omni iso shoe review is more natural-feeling.
At the same time, the shoe hasn't lost its bounce either. So you can still push the pace and go as fast as you want.
What's more, in this iteration, the shoe's Speedroll rocker geometry is very noticeable. Each step feels as if the foot is carried forward. Love it!
Stability
Lateral stability test
This Saucony shoe doesn't feel very stable and it's not supposed to. As a speed trainer, its primary task is to keep you on your toes as you smash that interval training or chase that new personal best.
There is not much stability to lean on when you decide to slow down.
Torsional rigidity
Another detractor from the shoe's stability is its high level of torsional flex.
Performing a manual test, we rated the saucony omni iso shoe review with only 2 out of 5 for torsional rigidity. That puts the shoe on the more flexible side of the spectrum.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 2 |
Average | 3.2 |
zapatillas de running Saucony pronador constitución media
The heel could use a little more padding.
This is the ONLY complaint we have for the Saucony saucony omni iso shoe review. The shoe's heel is a tad bit uncomfortable and scratchy because it has minimal padding.
This is definitely due to the choice of materials because the heel counter itself is very soft, it scored 2/5 on our flexibility tests (5 being the stiffest).
Their recommendation? Wearing thicker socks is a must. As well as carrying a couple of bandaids.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 2 |
Average | 2.8 |
Saucony Женская обувь Трейл раннинг
We also found that the saucony omni iso shoe review runs slightly narrow in its platform.
The widest part of the forefoot turns out to be 111.5 mm, 1.5 mm narrower than average. But the good news is that it's not so critical and the brand did its homework to improve the 3rd iteration.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 111.5 mm |
Average | 113.6 mm |
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The Speed 3 is proof that Saucony really listens to runners' feedback. In the past, the Endorphin Speed's weak point was its lack of heel stability.
But this model changes all this. Based on our caliper measurements, the shoe's base has been widened by 5 mm in the heel.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 89.5 mm |
Average | 90.5 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
As our manual flexibility test shows, the saucony omni iso shoe review is on the flexible side. But let's see what the controlled lab measurement shows us.
In this test, we bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle and use a gauge to measure how much force it takes to do that.
Turns out, this Saucony shoe only needs 23.5N! This is 30% less than it takes a road shoe on average. This also proves that the nylon plate embedded into the shoe's sole is more forgiving than a carbon plate.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 23.5N |
Average | 29.3N |
Grip / Traction
The outsole has plenty of traction and plenty of durability too! We felt safe at all times, even on wet asphalt passages. And during fast corners, the grip doesn't compromise.
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
Even though the Speed 3 is only average in the widest part of the forefoot (98.5 mm), it feels roomier because of the stretchy nature of its fabric. The latter makes the shoe feel much more accommodating in the toebox.
We believe that Saucony absolutely nailed the fit of the saucony omni iso shoe review! The upper does a really great job mimicking the natural shape of the foot.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 98.5 mm |
Average | 98.3 mm |
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The shoe's secure wrap is also complemented by its semi-gusseted tongue and padded laces. They work so well together; getting a solid lockdown won't be a challenge in the Speed 3.
saucony omni iso shoe review | Both sides (semi) |
Comfort
Кросівки saucony shadow 6000 olive orange оригінал | Tongue padding
There is also a moderate amount of tongue padding - 3.9 mm, based on our caliper measurement. It is 2 mm thinner than the average but is just perfect for a speed shoe.
saucony omni iso shoe review | 3.9 mm |
Average | 5.6 mm |
Saucony saucony omni iso shoe review vs. 2
This version of the Endorphin Speed doesn't go through a lot of changes, which is why runners continue to rave about it. It has minor touch-ups, which make it an even better version:
- The wider toebox and thinner, stretchier upper for a more precise fit and a breathable running experience
- More stability in the forefoot and heel because of the widened base
- A new plate for a snappier toe-off
- Stripped-down heel padding to minimize the bulk as much as possible