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Have done my last 3 fulls in EP4s (Boston 24, LA25, and Chicago yesterday where I PRd a 3:44) I love them. I have bunions and these are actually wide enough to accommodate. The only issue I've come across in racing in them was at the water stations yesterday. The street asphalt was more slick than I remember and I felt the need to be extra careful with my footing through the stations.
Extremely stable, but I also find it very hard. It only starts to feel good at or below 4min/km otherwise I’d call it pretty uncomfortable.
The endorphin pro 4s are one of the more friendly, stable carbon plated shoes I’ve owned. Can’t speak for the new v5 but there are still a bunch of 4s available out there and mostly on sale now. They’re super comfortable, albeit maybe not as aggressive as some other shoes out there but I found them to be light, speedy, very approachable
Super blast 2, unless I’m practicing race pace then it’s Saucony endorphin pro 4s
Another vote for Saucony pro 4’s. Just did a 3:37 in them. Comfortable for a carbon plated shoe.
The EP4 is such a sweet ride.
Slightlt heavier heel striking runner here. I'm an Endorphin Pro guy, 3 was fantastic, 4 slightly less but still great.
Evo SL and SEP4 runner here. Love these shoes. Novablast 5 are my go to perfection for easy days and easy long runs. 👍
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