If a better upper is what you want, the Hyperwarp Elite's upper laps the Adios Pro 3. It almost feels pulled directly from the Metaspeed Sky/Edge but that's not a bad thing, those are great uppers :)
Yes! The Adios Pro 3 was my marathon shoe, it was more stable than other super shoes and one of the only ones I could use for 26 miles. The feeling of the Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite’s foam is a similar density, that same firm bouncy sensation which might explain why I like it so much 😆
Yes-one of my current favorite racers. It's a bit firmer than other race shoes but is more stable as a result. Super poppy and fast when you get into it. Also the lower drop feeling is notable but not in a bad way., the forefoot feels nicely cushioned with the increased stack there. It's...
They honestly have some of my favorite shoes out right now. Loving the Neo Zen 2 as a daily and the Hyperwarp Elite is a banger of a race shoe. Adding in the Vista 3 as a long run super trainer, they’re doing some compelling stuff.
They don't feel amazing on try on but they move out pretty well at quicker paces. I was impressed. It's a more stable super shoe offering but definitely performs. That said, the Elite 3 outperforms it.
For anyone interested, Runners Plus is selling the Novablast 6 early here...
Posted a review on Reddit but really impressed with the EE3. I normally prefer a firmer shoe, but if Saucony was going to stick with IncrediRun, the changes are for the better here. The bounce feels more directed forward instead of a bit chaotic feeling, and the shoe feels more propulsive as a...
Ordered the Endorphin Elite 3 in white/multi here and it already shipped! It's available early:
https://www.runnersplus.com/products/unisex-saucony-endorphin-elite-3
Looks like the super soft foam in the Elite 2's is really working for you! Are you copping the 3's next month? Sounds like a similar feel but slightly more stable with the center cutout versus a lateral one.
Sonicblast is more like a very protective max stack tempo trainer. It is made for long miles at a quicker pace but not really the all out type efforts of the Endorphin Pro. Pro’s more stripped back, lighter, lower to the ground. They both have a similar firm and poppy sensation if that’s what...
I never got on with the SB2's. Felt blocky and kinda dead to me, gave up on them after about 80 miles. SB3's are much much better in that regard, still a touch big with the geometry and the heel is slightly clunky but FF Leap changed the character so much for the better.
Yeah, in the Deviate Elite 1 and 2, Puma used a Nitrogen infused Peba. In the Deviate Elite 3 and 4(and Fast R) it is an ATPU. The latest regular Deviate Nitro 4 makes use of that same Peba from the Elite 1 and 2, which sounds like it has now made its way into the Deviate Nitro Pure in an...
Velocity is more of a daily trainer that can do uptempo. This has Puma's better foam from the Deviate and is significantly lighter, though I agree it could cannibalize Velocity sales being only $10 more.
Puma taking on the Evo SL/Saucony Azura with an unplated trainer with super foam, launching June 4th:
https://www.holabirdsports.com/products/puma-deviate-pure-nitro-mens-white-ultra-red-silver