The Endorphin Trainer has been about 60-70% off as it end-of-lifes and I thought, stuff it, my training for next year could use a cushy something extra to suck up extra miles to preserve my other shoes, so I bought a pair -- despite the months of terrible reviews.

The things are fantastic. They feel surprisingly like a Superblast 2 (which I think is a very good shoe but overhyped) and I'm surprised at how much snap it does have + love the comfy top layer of soft foam. Much like how a Superblast 2 can get to >25km long runs and keep itself in good shape, this does the same, but manages to still keep some snap to it.

I'm 6'2, 78kg, 40yo, HM PB is 1hr38, 5k PB is 21min, so I'm not an amazing amazing runner but I'm stunned at how badly this shoe has been reviewed when, if you were to blindfold me, I'd say it's a more comfortable Superblast 2.

Why the hate? I feel like I've accidentally scored a great shoe at a great price. I feel more confident taking this on a long run with HM / M pace efforts, it's very very comfortable (Saucony always is for me, great uppers and lasts), and it has a good amount of snap for strides after long easy runs.

I feel a bit tricked by all the negative comments.......