Saucony Endorphin Azura Review: Fun, fast & cushioned
The Saucony Endorphin Azura looks — and feels — like it’s meant to be the star of your local run club.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
$150
Star Rating is 4.7 / 5
7 Verified Reviews
The Endorphin Azura blurs the line between a speedy everyday trainer and lifestyle shoe—responsive enough for a run, comfortable enough for the rest of your day.
Features
Supercharge your daily training with the Saucony Endorphin Azura.
This non-plated trainer brings the super foam experience of the Endorphin series to your everyday miles. Built with full-length PWRRUN PB cushioning and SpeedRoll technology, the Azura gives you light and bouncy comfort for easy runs while still delivering responsive snap when you're ready to pick up the pace.
Details:
- Upper: The lightweight upper design brings that signature Endorphin race-day energy to a shoe that can be your go-to daily trainer for every type of run.
- Midsole: Full-length PWRRUN PB foam gives you the cushioning to handle daily mileage while keeping enough responsiveness to transition smoothly into faster efforts. SpeedRoll technology enhances your transitions, creating that snappy, efficient ride that makes every run feel a little easier.
- Outsole: XT-900 rubber is strategically placed where you need it most for durability and traction that lasts. This shoe is built to handle the miles right alongside you, run after run.
Tech Specs
Saucony Endorphin Azura
| Weight |
8.5 oz (M)
|
|---|---|
| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
40mm/32mm
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| Heel-to-toe drop |
8 mm
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| Experience |
Speed
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| Surface |
Road
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What's New
The Endorphin Azura brings a fresh option to the Endorphin family — giving you that super foam experience without a plate for runners who want one versatile shoe that can handle everything from recovery jogs to tempo efforts. The bold aesthetic celebrates what makes the Endorphin series special while creating something entirely its own.
Who It's Best For
The Saucony Endorphin Azura is perfect for runners who want one reliable shoe that adapts to whatever the day brings. Whether you're building consistency with daily miles, mixing in faster efforts, or just want something that feels good at any pace, this shoe meets you where you are.
Why You'll Love It
You'll love how the Azura’s light and fast ride makes every run feel easy no matter the pace.
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Great everyday trainer
These shoes provide a very comfortable and stable experience for daily training.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Excellent shoes
I've only done a few runs in them so far, but they feel great. They have a bit narrower toe box than most these days which I prefer, and the cushioning/comfort level is great, especially considering the light weight.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Flashy and Comfortable
The color on these might be a little too bright for the final months of winter in the Northeast but my first run in them was Bluffton, SC. They were super comfortable and supportive. Highly recommend these for your every day runs and longer runs.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Comfy and bouncy
I like the foam on those shoes because they are not too firm and not too soft. They offer a bit of a spring forward element. They are pretty light overall and remind me of Hoka Mach 6, but with more of a forward bounce. The only issues I have felt is that the tongue is not anchored, so it can get bunched. I always wear my shoes a half size bigger than snug, and I feel that if you are between two sizes, using your larger size is recommended hear just to aid in what could potentially be a slightly narrow fit. I buy wide hokas but didn’t need these to be wide— just a little looser does the trick.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Pleasantly Surprised
This is my first pair of Sauconys. I have tried all the major brands. My everyday runner was the Evo SL but my last pair was ready for retirement and the Azura launched so I figured I’d give them a go. I can’t complain. The shoe is light, fit is great, and it just feels fast. That might be the only “downside” was I go on my base runs and I look down at my pace and I’m a good 10 seconds faster than I mean to be.
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Good for tempo/speed workouts
I sold my Evo SL's due to instability although they were very comfortable. The Azura's are comfortable , stable, but definitely not as plush as the Evo SL's. I've tried doing a slow easy recovery run in them just to break them in but did not feel great. I'd done tempo/speed work in these shoes and that's where it really shines. No heel slippage
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Legit
Finally the perfect saucony trainer! Great on easy runs and at faster paces. Fit and design is legit. Light weight and nimble with the perfect amount of cushioning. Only have about 20 miles on them so far so the only unknown is the durability of the outsole. Hopefully can get more miles out of these than the endorphins speed.