Saucony has announced that three-time Canadian Olympic marathoner Malindi Elmore will be wearing the new Endorphin Elite 2 shoe during the upcoming marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The company adds that a ‘super limited amount’ of the new shoes will be going on sale via the Saucony website in early July, before launching globally in spring 2025.
The Elite 2 is positioned as Saucony’s… ‘race-ready super shoe featuring a new groundbreaking foam designed to unlock every runner’s performance potential.’
Saucony athlete Elmore has an impressive history in Canadian athletics, having been selected to race the marathon in Tokyo in 2020 and the 1500m track race at the 2004 Games in Athens. The mother of two recently won the Canadian 10km Championships in 32:50 at the age of 44 while wearing the Elite 2, in preparation for her build-up to Paris in August.
“Malindi’s years of running success have culminated in her third appearance at the Games as well as the development of the Endorphin Elite 2,” said Brian Moore, Chief Product Officer for Saucony.
“Alongside our other elite athletes including Jared Ward and Vanessa Fraser, she has contributed to its development both in our performance lab and out on the roads. At Saucony, we are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of runners, and their feedback drove us to create an aggressive race day shoe that feels fast and unleashes performance potential.
“With the Elite 2, we are proud to deliver the most innovative product in the super shoe category to the marketplace. We are confident that Malindi will have an exceptional race experience in the Elite 2 at the marathon in Paris.”
The Endorphin Elite 2 is claimed to provide a ‘super soft, bouncy and energetic feel, making it the lightest in its class while offering industry-leading efficiency for long-lasting comfort.’
A carbon fibre plate is incorporated to help deliver the brand’s smooth SPEEDROLL technology, engineered to propel the runner forward efficiently. The upper provides a race-ready premium experience with an adaptable knit tongue and a unique, supportive ultralight mesh that holds the foot to the platform, along with a moulded 3D heel counter for a secure fit.
The outsole has been upgraded with a PWRTRAC outsole to improve wet surface traction. The Endorphin Elite 2 will be available in men’s sizes 7-14 and women’s sizes 5-12 at a suggested retail price of US$275.
