Saucony's premium marathon racer, the Endorphin Elite 2, features a groundbreaking incrediRUN foam, offering exceptional softness, durability, and explosive speed. This supercritical foam is designed to elevate your performance. While the foam has been upgraded, the Endorphin Elite 2 retains the successful slotted carbon fiber plate, aggressive speed roll technology, stack height, and fit from the original model. The outsole has also been improved with foam coverage along the footstrike path, added rubber in the heel, and PWRTRAC rubber for enhanced wet weather traction. The upper is constructed with a new Ultra lite mesh, a knit tongue, and a seamless 3D heel build for a locked-in feel in a lightweight, breathable design. This unisex shoe weighs 199g and has a stack height of 39.5mm at the heel and 31.5mm at the forefoot, with an 8mm heel offset. It features a slotted carbon plate for responsive propulsion and incrediRUN cushioning for durable, soft, and bouncy support. The seamless 3D heel and PWRTRAC Outsole ensure durable traction, even in wet conditions, complemented by an ultra-lite mesh upper and a knit tongue for comfort and breathability. The Endorphin Elite 2 are high-end competition shoes, specifically designed for runners aiming for peak performance in asphalt races. They integrate advanced technologies like incrediRUN foam and a full-length slotted carbon fiber plate to deliver a superior running experience on asphalt surfaces. Designed for neutral runners, these shoes are ideal for competition.