Saucony Endorphin Azura

Yowana53K subscribersmixed

“So $150 again on the affordable end of things with a foam that allegedly is a race foam, but in reality it rides more like training foam, which is why I'm putting this on this list and not on a super trainer list. This is not a mega blast competitor or Evo SL competitor. This is very much a daily shoe. This is the Saucony Azura. So firmer power run PB foam underfoot. Very no nonsense, very business like.”

Marathon Handbook12K views50K subscriberspositive

“Sakin made the Azora, a known plated shoe with high quality foam that's made for equal parts comfort and fun. Now, the defining characteristic of this shoe is the huge stack of power run PB foam in the midsole.”

RoadTrailRun3.1K views20K subscribersneutral

“we saw that in the Sakccin Azora as well, Dorphin Azura where the outsole and the rocker are are shaped, if you will, to roll the foot and provide response”

RadDadBodTV5.9K views17K subscribersneutral

“the as- Endorphin Azura, um, the, you know, the new Deviate Pure Nitro”

Running Warehouse6K views119K subscribersneutral

“I'm going to go with the Saucony Endorphin Azura. I was surprised to find out that the Novablast 5 and 6 as well as the Azura have the exact same stack and drop.”

The Run Testers122K subscribersmixed

“I do think it's another one of those that for the 75% up to that top bit, it does really really well. Now, I would choose it over the Evo SL which probably does the last 20% or 30% of the top end better, if that makes sense.”

EDDBUD23K views67K subscribersmixed

“I would suggest that both the Novablast 5 and the Azura more stable shoes than the EvoRide SL.”

jogoncrago 3.6K views13K subscribersmixed

“Next up, we have the Saucony Azura, which I thought could be a good comparison with a beaded foam in that kind of a super trainer category.”

Sagasu Running31K subscriberspositive

“The Sakin Endorphin Azura is just a little bit taller, just a tiny bit lighter, but honestly, they feel very similar on foot.”

Runnertia3.9K views3.8K subscribersmixed

“I found out after reviewing after taking a first review of the uh Endorphin Azura, I thought this looked great. And apparently people don't think that this looks great.”

The Run Testers22K views122K subscribersneutral

“Sock Endorphin Azura. That's kind of where I'd put this shoe more so I think the Evo SL and the Azora”

Yowana4.9K views53K subscribersneutral

“the one not miss, but just shoe that I didn't I guess I didn't give it enough love was Azora. Maybe I should do one day where I do Azura versus Leaning Red Hair 9 Ultra”

The Run Testers122K subscribersneutral

“It's obviously a little chunk more expensive than some of the other big hitters in this space like the Evo SL, the Azura, all of those kind of shoes, the DV8 Pure coming in under the 170 mark”

RadDadBodTV2.3K views17K subscriberspositive

“with the Azura, it's created a very kind of versatile, lively, up-tempo daily trainer. You can use it for daily miles. It's going to be very stable, but it can also pick up the pace given its weight overall.”

Ben Parkes100K views367K subscriberspositive

“The allnew Sockin Azura. Sccy are promising a lightweight high-performance daily shoe”

The Run Testers122K subscriberspositive

“I have got the Saucony Endorphin Azura. I think this is a hugely versatile, pretty light, lively, fun and well-fitting daily trainer that's got plenty of do-it-all swagger.”

Believe in the Run16K views128K subscriberspositive

“even without the plate, absolutely sings on the road. It's got the PWRRUN PB, which is their superfoam beaded PEBA. It's light, it's snappy, it's fun to run in. Overall, it's just one of those shoes that I think is incredibly versatile”

RoadTrailRun2.4K views20K subscribersneutral

“the Saucony Endorphin Asura, comes in at 219 g, so it's a good 27 g lighter on a higher stack height of 40 32”

RadDadBodTV3.5K views17K subscribersneutral

“kind of your maybe Evo SL, Asura, Novablast competitor”

Runnertia3.8K subscribersmixed

“The Azora is the least similar to the U Run 2. And the reason is it's a bit more built up. It feels a lot more tank-like.”

EDDBUD5.6K views67K subscriberspositive

“I feel that the Saucony is a better option if that is how you feel.”

EDDBUD14K views67K subscriberspositive

“if you consider shoes like the Nike Zoom 2 and the Saucony Azura, they're coming in well under 300 g for a UK 11, or even a 10 and 1/2. They've got softer midsoles, there's a touch more stack to those shoes as well.”

Doctors of Running50K subscriberspositive

“How do we feel about the Saucony Endorphin Azura for this? ... I think it could move, if you want to do really fast track stuff, it, it doesn't do that very well, but longer tempo efforts it does great. That's a great suggestion. Uh, just know it's fairly stable, there's a little bit of lateral bias”

EDDBUD10K views67K subscriberspositive

“So, this is a 40 mil stack shoe, max stack if you like that kind of thing. 32 mm in the forefoot, 8 mil drop, and it's a full power run PB midsole, but without any stabilizing elements like a plate.”

EDDBUD5.3K views67K subscribersmixed

“It's not quite perfect, but there's some promise there.”

Runnertia3.8K views3.8K subscribersneutral

“I really like the uh Endorphin Azuras geometry. It's still a very noticeable geometry.”

Doctors of Running50K subscriberspositive

“Saucony Endorphin Azura. A lot of things I love: structured, rockered ride, PWRRUN PB is a nice foam, responsive, good-fitting upper. Honestly, it's really good, you know, I like it a lot.”

The Run Testers122K subscriberspositive

“I'd probably lace up an Azura or an overblast 6 ahead of this shoe for faster runs”

Runnertia3.8K subscriberspositive

“the Saucony Endorphin Azura. I can't believe that this is on the hype cycle this month. I thought I was kind of done running in this shoe, but I was doing some research on how to offload hamstrings and suffice it to say I've explained this in other videos, but the Azura has like the characteristics that were necessary to help me basically recover from my injury and the final stages of it.”

EDDBUD67K subscribersmixed

“I think if I had to pick one of the two, I think I might go for the Saucony this time, purely on the fact that it's a little bit more breathable on foot”

RadDadBodTV1.7K views17K subscriberspositive

“Even some of the new like the Evo SL's the Saucony Endorphin Azura's. Those I feel like are more tempo oriented and less more like interval short faster work oriented.”

Jason Jogs1K views8.5K subscribersneutral

“The Azuras are decently breathable”

Runnertia1K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“So is the Saucony Endorphin Azura. Although I haven't seen that on sale as at at such a low price of $86.”

Runnertia1.4K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“We've seen news already about Sakin's Azora. Um, this is this is one I'm excited for for sure.”

Runnertia1.7K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“So far, the Azora is holding up to the test. In one way, this run is reminding me of my first run in the DV8 Nitro Elite that every time I find a little patch of traction with these shoes, it really comes alive. And I'm enjoying them a lot today.”

Runnertia842 views3.8K subscribersmixed

“the Azura and it came alive. So, I think that that's the main focus that I want to bring to this conversation today around the Azura because a lot of the shoes that I've been running in these days feel fantastic at any pace.”

MidLife Runner6.1K views11K subscriberspositive

“I call this shoe midlife certified zone 3 midfoot banger. The Azora, why is that different? Okay, because the foam is more resilient when I go up on the toes.”

Runnertia3.8K subscriberspositive

“this is as good as shoes like the Evo SL, the Sakin Endorphin Azura”

Running Warehouse2.5K views119K subscriberspositive

“I would say there's one shoe I would consider to add for that long run day, and that would be the Saki Endorphin Azura. I think why you might like it is it takes some of the cushioning, the comfort of shoes like the Triumph. It takes some of that fast efficiencies of some of the super shoes with the Power Run PV midsole. There's no plate in this shoe, so it kind of is a best of both worlds, a kind of a super trainer”

kofuzi242K subscriberspositive

“I find it to be a much more pleasant and enjoyable experience”

The Run Testers3.7K views122K subscriberspositive

“Things like the the Azura Saucony Azura is pretty much on a par with this shoe and it's a bit more expensive um but it's easier to buy um and you can obviously um you can test it in shops”

Runnertia4.3K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“I've been a fan, although maybe not an evangelist, of the Saucony Endorphin Azura, version.”

Sagasu Running9.6K views31K subscribersneutral

“That puts the Saucony Endorphin Azura as sort of the hallmark of the average shoe, the shoe that's right in the middle.”

The Run Testers122K subscribersneutral

“Things like the Puma Deviate Elite, Saucony Endorphin Azura, the Dynafit Shox if you can get hold of that, the ASICS EvoRide”

Sagasu Running5.8K views31K subscribersneutral

“somewhere between the ASICS Megablast and the Saucony Endorphin Azura”

Runnertia2.8K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“the Azora has the better upper by a lot with one small exception... I don't even think the Azora is any worse than the Mega Blast at all. Not even on a price to price comparison.”

Ryan's Running Reviews 37K views23K subscriberspositive

“The Endorphin Azora is another new model from Sakin, which I'm also quite excited about. This is essentially a larger non-plated Endorphin speed. The entire midsole is power run PB. There is no plate and has a whopping 40 mm of stack height and heel with a fairly aggressive rocker geometry.”

Jason Jogs582 views8.5K subscriberspositive

“only behind like the Saucony Endorphin Azura or the Saucony Ride 19s”

TF XC Running Shoe Reviews (TF XC)10K subscriberspositive

“Both these are fairly lightweight up-tempo trainers, though I found that the Endorphin Azura is more versatile.”

Jason Jogs2.1K views8.5K subscriberspositive

“I really like the Saucony Endorphin Azuras. I think that that shoe $5 more and you can get that shoe. That shoe is like a lot more comfortable. It's a lot faster.”

RadDadBodTV17K subscribersneutral

“You have, like I said, the Evo SL, the Endorphin Azura, those are probably the two most prominent.”

The Run Testers9K views122K subscriberspositive

“a long way off an Azura”

Jason Jogs8.5K subscribersneutral

“like the Endorphin Azura's”

Jason Jogs1.4K views8.5K subscribersmixed

“whereas the Sakin endorphin's uh maybe like a little bit worse than the Pumas”

Runnertia4.9K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“I would say the same thing about the Saucony Endorphin Azura. It's just not my preferred drop amount.”

The Run Testers36K views122K subscribersneutral

“I'm going to put this in that same ballpark as things like the Asura.”

Doctors of Running17K views50K subscribersmixed

“I will say in this category, this shoe and the Sakin Azura is killing it for me. And I have probably more miles on these than a lot of other shoes”

The Run Testers6.3K views122K subscribersmixed

“The Azura is slightly different because it's a little bit firmer and I don't really get the same energy return that I get in the Pure Nitro”

The Run Testers12K views122K subscribersmixed

“the Saucony Endorphin Azura, it's a really good shoe. It's just a shoe I didn't really fall in love with as much as some other people”

The Run Testers3.9K views122K subscribersneutral

“Saucony Endorphin Asura”

The Run Testers6.2K views122K subscribersneutral

“things like the Adidas SL, Saucony Kinvara Speed 5, the Azura from Saucony as well. Also, things like the Hoka Mach 7.”

EDDBUD6.8K views67K subscribersneutral

“Think it's closer to something like the Azura from Saucony or perhaps the Mizuno Neo Zen 2.”

EDDBUD3.8K views67K subscribersmixed

“The initial feeling that you get underfoot in the Saucony, in terms of the mid-sole, is that of consistency, really, in the midfoot base. It's more predictable due to that pellet-based PEBA mid-sole design that we have here.”

Yowana3.9K views53K subscribersneutral

“to me it just looks like the Azora. So it's like how different is this foam gonna be to justify its existence when the Azora is already power PB.”

Doctors of Running3.6K views50K subscribersmixed

“Yeah, I It was way too firm for me. I didn't think it was I was like, "There's no way that's going to work for you." cuz there's a lot of lateral bias and Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, it It just felt like And I mean, I like firm shoes, but it felt like that shoe had no give and it did nothing for my mechanics”

EDDBUD5.6K views67K subscribersmixed

“I'm going to take a closer look at the Endorphin Azura from Sakccin”

kofuzi13K views242K subscriberspositive

“the beaded foam in the Endorphin Azura is beaded pea, which I would consider an upgrade from the beaded ETPU in the Aerogly 4... I'm getting a lot more bounciness from the Azura and a little bit more density... the Endorphin Azura comes in $10 cheaper at $150. It's a really great bargain for what you're getting in that shoe. And that is a tough value to beat.”

Believe in the Run14K views128K subscriberspositive

“So the allnew Endorphin Azora will launch in the springtime. Um this is a fantastic new shoe to our Endorphin line. Um we are looking at a Power Run PB midsole, so the same midsole foam that you'd find in the Speed.”

Marathon Handbook9.4K views50K subscriberspositive

“The Endorphin Azora, all new to the line. Um, this shoe really, I feel like rounds out the Endorphin collection, really completing it and making it a full picture. So, what this is is you get a full length or a full uh bed of Power Run PB, the same PB you'd find in the Speed 5, and also the bottom unit of the Pro 5. Um, no plate here.”

RadDadBodTV17K views17K subscriberspositive

“This is the Sakin Endorphin Azora.”

Sagasu Running8.4K views31K subscriberspositive

“everything else I have to say about this shoe is overwhelmingly positive. And moving into the midsole, I think this is where the Sakin engineering team, which I've been highly critical of, and you saw that in the intro, deserves a ton of props cuz they absolutely nailed this midsole”

The Run Testers33K views122K subscriberspositive

“It feels comfortable on the foot. It's got a very familiar kind of socky upper feel. The instant stepping comfort is quite good.”

TF XC Running Shoe Reviews (TF XC)782 views10K subscriberspositive

“Overall though, I found that this midsole exceeded my expectations and was pleasantly surprised with the ride.”

jogoncrago 3.9K views13K subscriberspositive

“today we're going to be doing a full review of the Saucony Endorphin Azura, which is the long-awaited, well-overdue budget super trainer from Saucony”

The Run Testers34K views122K subscriberspositive

“Hey people, welcome to the run testers and to our multitester review of Sakin's new non-plated daily trainer, the Endorphin Azura. This is potentially an exciting addition to Sockin lineup.”

RadDadBodTV2.2K views17K subscriberspositive

“the Azura at 150 bucks is going to be just a really, really good versatile option. Could be a one-shoe rotation for a lot of people.”

Believe in the Run37K views128K subscriberspositive

“This is a really, really, really good daily trainer. And at 150, that price is in there.”

RadDadBodTV1K views17K subscriberspositive

“the Azura, all of which I think are really, really awesome options for any type of rotation”

kofuzi242K subscribersneutral

“We also saw it a little bit in the Endorphin Azura”

TF XC Running Shoe Reviews (TF XC)10K subscriberspositive

“Another shoe that this reminded me of was the Endorphin Azura. This kind of seems like a kind of sleeker, softer yet snappier equivalent of the Endorphin Azura.”

Running Warehouse119K subscribersneutral

“Something like the Azura, they want to lean that more into. That's your daily trainer, non-plated, can pick it up, can crush some long runs.”

Yowana53K subscriberscritical

“it feels so similar to the Azora in terms of just the ride experience”

RadDadBodTV17K subscribersmixed

“between the Endorphin Elite, the Endorphin Pro, the Endorphin Azora, right, the Endorphin Speed, right?”

jogoncrago 2.2K views13K subscriberspositive

“Sony Azora coming out now as well. Like it looks exciting. I like the idea of using the Endorphin Elite Geometry with the Supero”

EDDBUD5.4K views67K subscriberspositive

“The Azura on the other hand has that very early rocker. You can see there's this real curve to the front of the shoe, bit more of a dynamic ride and promotes that sort of faster cadence.”

RadDadBodTV687 views17K subscriberspositive

“Endorphin Azura, Paramount Max, Endorphin Elite 3, Endorphin Pro 5, right? All really really good shoes”

kofuzi42K views242K subscriberspositive

“this is the Endorphin Azura. It's taller than the Endorphin Speed, but it's still using that really nice beaded Peba foam. It doesn't have a plate, but in my opinion, it doesn't need it.”

RadDadBodTV5.9K views17K subscriberspositive

“Saucony continues to build on a really strong year already with the Ride, Guide, and Azura, which came out earlier this year.”

Yowana15K views53K subscriberspositive

“this is the allnew Endorphin Azora. So, it has the same foam power run PB as what you'd find in a Speed. >> Yeah. >> Um, the kicker here is you get a little more staff height and there's no plate.”

The Run Testers122K subscribersneutral

“I would say the closest shoe is to all of those is the Azura, but I actually prefer this to the Azura.”

jogoncrago 2.3K views13K subscribersneutral

“Some people who want a bit more stability, maybe a bit more protection, might go for the Azura”

Yowana53K subscribersneutral

“Asura, not Paramount Max”

Runnertia3.8K subscribersmixed

“I just finished a 22-mi double day in the Saucony Endorphin Azura”

Runnertia1.6K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“speed shoes that I have liked in the past uh range from the Evo SL to the Saucony Endorphin Azura to my early favorite this year, the Skechers Aero Racer.”

Yowana53K subscriberspositive

“She said it reminded her of a little bit better Azura, a more refined Azura.”

Ben Parkes185K views367K subscriberspositive

“It's just got that fun and engaging ride. Really nice rocker with this one as well. It just helps tip you forward a little bit.”

Ben Is Running38K views158K subscribersneutral

“it's maybe a little bit less agile than something like the Evo SL or even the Saucony Azura.”

RadDadBodTV8.8K views17K subscriberspositive

“I [03:09] find that the Endorphin Asura is a [03:11] really really nice medium.”

MidLife Runner7.3K views11K subscribersneutral

“putting miles in the Brooks Flex, and putting miles in the Azura”

Yowana17K views53K subscribersmixed

“I had a similar feeling with the Azura with jogging along not feeling the best.”

The Run Testers7.6K views122K subscriberspositive

“I've done a lot of running in the Azura and I really love it. It's just got me around a really really hard race.”

Yowana53K subscribersmixed

“there's a lot of hot takes about the Endorphin Azora. This is like the anti hot take shoe in the in the spectrum of hype shoes”

Run4Adventure4.1K views70K subscribersmixed

“it looks a lot better than that odd colorway that I tested out recently on the Endorphin Azura.”

The Run Testers37K views122K subscriberspositive

“how this sort of fits in alongside the speed and the Azura now is going to be an interesting one. >> Yeah, it's interesting. They've gone for that more comfort focused with incred. I thought they might make like a lightweight strip back aurora Azora style shoe but with incredur occupying that slot at the moment. ... the Azura's been I' I've really enjoyed that shoe.”

Run4Adventure5.6K views70K subscribersmixed

“I'm going to get to test out a brand new addition to Saucony's very popular Endorphin road running shoe lineup. And it is the Endorphin Azura in this rather odd colorway.”

EDDBUD67K subscriberspositive

“Perhaps if you take a look at the Endorphin Azura, you can do a lot of your daily running in that one and then perhaps transition to a slightly lighter shoe when you get to the start line. I think the Azura pairs that really well with something like the Endorphin Pro 5. You've got a similar type of foam here”

MidLife Runner4.6K views11K subscribersneutral

“Yesterday I made a video comparing the Sakin Ozora to the Evo SL.”

MidLife Runner11K subscribersmixed

“the Azura is very styrofoamy. It's It looks like styrofoam.”

Runnertia2K views3.8K subscribersmixed

“I think the Azura is slowest because it is the heaviest... I really like the Azure Azora. It's just facing stiff competition here. I think the what brings it to second to last is really just the disjointed heel and forefoot, the overbuilt upper.”

Sagasu Running26K views31K subscriberspositive

“The Saucony Endorphin Azura is just a shoe that can kind of do everything. It's comfortable for short, long, fast. It's a shoe that if you like a firmer shoe with a more aggressive geometry, Saucony Speed Roll technology, it's a shoe that's going to be something you really enjoy.”

Sagasu Running26K views31K subscriberspositive

“in stable, I think the Saucony Endorphin Azura is probably your next best bet. And for many runners, myself included, I think it's probably the better option.”

Sagasu Running12K views31K subscriberspositive

“This is a Saucony Endorphin Azura, which is a full PowerRun PB midsole... this is turning out to be one of the top trainers of 2026. It's got a great feel. It's got decent stability, and it actually works very well between the foam and the geometry.”

Yowana53K subscribersneutral

“We've had the Sakin Endorphan Azora.”

Doctors of Running50K subscribersmixed

“Endorphin Azura, I'd say that”

Marathon Handbook64K views50K subscriberspositive

“I debated long and hard about whether or not I should even include this shoe on the list... it's my favorite easy running shoe of the year... we have no choice but to rank it number one.”

kofuzi13K views242K subscriberspositive

“The structure of the Endorphin Azura is much more rigid and we have a more stable feeling shoe that I think it is really going to appeal to heel strikers and midfoot strikers as well... if you want a shoe that's a little bit more rigid and then rocks forward through the foot strike, then I think the Endorphin Azura is going to be the ideal shoe for you.”

Runnertia1.1K views3.8K subscriberspositive

“And finally, uh Saucony Endorphin Azura. This is about as rigid as you're going to get for a lighter weight non max stack daily trainer. I mean, it is a 40 mm shoe, but this is a peppy, rigid, rockered shoe. So, remember rocker is also going to be assistive in tipping you forward and getting you through your gait cycle and the rigidity is going to help offload your calves and this feels like a classic 8 mm drop as well.”

jogoncrago 22K views13K subscribersneutral

“I think this would be all over the new Azora from Sockin as well.”

Runnertia3.8K subscribersneutral

“The Sakin Endorphin Azura is a speedy daily trainer in the same vein as the Evo SL and the Puma DV8 Pure. It has this beaded pee midsole that is very firm and very snappy.”

FORDY RUNS58K subscribersmixed

“I'm going to chuck the Azura in. Just give that a mention from Saucony. I'm not overly fussed about it. ... it's a little bit too firm and a little bit too lifeless”