Side by side comparison: Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs Topo Cyclone 3

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$175$249$228$187$166

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Snappy, efficient ride
Improved upper breathability
Enhanced outsole durability
Firmer than some prefer
Slightly heavier than v4

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight237 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Versatile, fast trainer with a snappy ride and improved comfort; excels at tempo and speedwork.

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Topo Cyclone 3
TopoCyclone 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$172$158$129$115

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 5Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 5Long: 4Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 4

Pros & Cons

Lively, responsive ride
Wide toe box
Lightweight and agile
Limited upper durability
Minimal stability
Not for long distances

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack28 mm heel / 23 mm forefoot
Weight196 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, energetic speed trainer with a wide toe box and minimal support.

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