Endorphin Pro 5 Racing Shoe (Men)

I really like this shoe. I picked it because I supinate and the unique carbon plate helps correct form. Also, that black and neon yellow was nice looking. I was Surprised by it right out of the box of it's fit. This is my first ever carbon plated shoe and I have only used it once for a threshold pace on a track, so take this review as a small snapshot. For reference, I have wide-ish feet; shoes needed to be wide over 10 years ago, but now most shoes are pretty roomy. Most super racing shoes get incredibly narrow, but these guys fit pretty comfortably out of the box. I think it's because this upper is really nice, one of the first things I noticed. It's sock-like but secure. Additionally, the tongue is amazing; it's built right into the upper for a super secure fit. The foam absorbs but also feels springy. I did a zone 1,2 and 3 effort for about an hour: During my threshold test, I PR'ed my 5k. Near the end of the run, I did notice some minor chafing in the rear of the right shoe. I can suspect this might be an issue for longer runs as I hope to do a marathon in this. Overall, I think this shoe has a lot of potential and I am excited to see how it continues to perform.

Fast shoe, feels very good for a speed work shoe and can easily be a race day option. The heel is definitely higher than expected and I had some very limited rubbing on my ankle as a result but if you wear appropriate socks and don't over tighten the laces it doesn't seem like an issue. The one-piece upper helps with the toe numbness you normally expect from a tighter fitting shoe. Overall pretty impressed, although it is my first carbon-plated shoe.