Saucony Endorphin Azura - The Plateless Endorphin Built for Every Run
The Endorphin Azura is the newest addition to Saucony's performance lineup — a plateless daily trainer that brings the bouncy, energetic feel of the Endorphin family to the full range of your training week. It delivers genuine energy return and smooth transitions across easy miles, tempo efforts, and everything in between, without the commitment of a plated shoe.
PWRRUN PB Superfoam and SpeedRoll Geometry
The Azura is built around a 40mm heel and 32mm forefoot stack of PWRRUN PB — the same PEBA-based superfoam found in the Endorphin Speed — but with more of it and no plate. The result is a ride that feels cushioned and bouncy at easy paces and genuinely responsive when the effort increases. SpeedRoll geometry drives smooth, forward-rolling transitions from heel to toe, keeping the stride efficient and consistent whether you're warming up or pushing a tempo effort. At 8.5oz for men and 7.5oz for women, it carries its stack height without feeling heavy on the foot.
A Breathable Upper Built for Daily Miles
The engineered mesh upper wraps the foot in a secure, lightweight fit with good lockdown through the midfoot. A padded heel collar keeps comfort consistent across longer efforts, whilst the breathable construction manages heat and moisture effectively throughout the run. XT-900 carbon rubber is placed strategically on the outsole for reliable grip and durability in the high-wear zones.
Key Features:
- PWRRUN PB superfoam midsole
- Stack height: 40mm heel / 32mm forefoot
- 8mm heel drop
- SpeedRoll geometry for smooth transitions
- No plate — plateless performance daily trainer
- Engineered mesh upper
- Padded heel collar
- XT-900 carbon rubber outsole
- Weight: 8.5oz / 240g (men's), 7.5oz / 212g (women's)
Best For:
- Daily road running
- Easy runs through to tempo efforts
- Long runs
- Runners wanting one versatile training shoe
- Runners preferring a plateless alternative to speed shoes
Is the Saucony Endorphin Azura Right for You?
If you want the energy return and forward-rolling feel of the Endorphin family without the stiffness of a plated shoe, the Azura is built for exactly that. It handles easy miles comfortably, comes alive at faster training paces, and has enough cushioning underfoot for longer efforts. For runners who want one shoe that covers most of their training week with a lively, responsive ride, the Endorphin Azura makes a compelling choice.