# Olympian-Approved Sneakers The Saucony Endorphin Collection Includes Three Styles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucony-endorphin-collection References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2020/02/28/saucony-endorphin-carbon-running-shoes/) & [saucony](https://www.saucony.com/en/endorphincollection/) The Saucony Endorphin collection is a new range of footwear styles that aim to deliver exceptional versatility for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The sneakers were developed in collaboration with the brand's [world-class distance runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-footwear) in order to help optimize the design and make it as applicable for athletes or amateur runners alike as possible. The [collection has three styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altra-experience-3-range) in total including the Endorphin Pro, the Endorphin Speed and the Endorphin Shift, which are priced at $200, $160 and $140, respectively. The sneakers are each characterized by a range of features including a [carbon fiber plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adios-pro-4) within that could help wearers to blast past their own restrictions and achieve better results than they ever thought possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Versatile Footwear:** Opportunity for developing footwear that caters to both athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with exceptional versatility. - **Collaborative Design:** Opportunity to collaborate with world-class athletes to optimize footwear design for enhanced performance. - **Performance Enhancement:** Opportunity to incorporate innovative features, like carbon fiber plates, that push wearers past their limits and achieve better results. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Disruption opportunity for sportswear companies to create versatile footwear that combines athletic performance and outdoor functionality. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to collaborate with athletes and optimize design for improved performance across different activities. - **Outdoor Gear:** Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to develop innovative footwear with performance-enhancing features for outdoor enthusiasts and athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Elite Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-running-cloudultra.md) - [Approachable Race-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-rocket-x-3.md) - [Superior Ultramarathon Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-adizero-prime-x-evo.md) - [Responsive Marathon-Ready Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudboom-strike.md) - [Speed-Optimizing Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adios-pro-4.md) - [Inclusive Road Runner Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-vaporfly-3.md) - [Enhanced Water-Resistant Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goretex-collection.md) - [Elevated Performance Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris.md) - [Intense Gym Training Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-cloudpulse-pro.md)