The Saucony Endorphin Rift is a neutral trail running shoe for runners who want a faster, rolling ride on off-road routes. It is aimed at trail sessions and races where a responsive feel matters, rather than casual walking or everyday road mileage.
Its PWRRUN PB foam midsole provides lightweight cushioning, while Saucony's SPEEDROLL geometry encourages a forward transition. The PWRTRAC rubber outsole uses 4.5 mm lugs for grip on varied trail surfaces. Saucony lists a 6 mm heel-to-toe drop, with a 33 mm heel and 27 mm forefoot stack, and a reference weight of 244 g for the men's version. The brand also identifies recycled materials in this vegan-design shoe.
The strengths are the lively midsole, cushioned platform and trail-specific outsole for changing pace over rolling or hilly terrain. Limitations include a more specialised ride than a conventional daily trainer, and lugs that may wear faster on frequent asphalt runs. Grip will still depend on rock, mud and weather conditions, so this is not a substitute for specialised deep-mud footwear.
Use Saucony's size chart, allow toe room for descents and check heel hold with your running socks. The US$170 figure is the manufacturer's regular US reference price, not the discounted clearance price. Availability is limited and should be checked before purchase.
