Saucony VIZIRED Collection: shoes for training and racing
The Saucony VIZIRED collection has arrived at BeUrban. A proposal that brings together some of the brand's most interesting models under a single visual identity: an intense, energetic red that is hard to overlook. But this collection doesn't just stand out for its aesthetics. Its four protagonists cover practically everything an asphalt runner might need, from easy runs to race day.
At BeUrban, you can now find the Saucony Ride 19, Endorphin Azura, Endorphin Speed 5 and Endorphin Pro 5 in their VIZIRED version. Four shoes with very different personalities that allow you to build a complete rotation without sacrificing a coordinated look. Below, we analyze what each one offers and what type of training it is designed for.
What is the Saucony VIZIRED collection?
VIZIRED is a special collection from Saucony that brings a highly recognizable red finish to several of their running shoes. The official Saucony VIZIRED selection encompasses training and racing models, including the four we have now added to our catalog.
More than just four versions of the same product, we find four distinct running tools. The Ride 19 provides comfort and versatility; the Endorphin Azura introduces a lighter, more dynamic experience without relying on a plate; the Endorphin Speed 5 adds a nylon plate for fast training; and the Endorphin Pro 5 takes the proposal into the racing realm with a carbon plate.
| Model | Main Feel | Plate | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saucony Ride 19 | Comfortable and balanced | No | Daily runs and easy mileage |
| Saucony Endorphin Azura | Light, responsive, and natural | No | Lively runs, progression runs, and tempo |
| Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 | Fast and versatile | Nylon | Intervals, tempo, fast runs, and racing |
| Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 | Aggressive and efficient | Carbon | Races and specific training sessions |
Saucony Ride 19 VIZIRED: the daily training companion
The Saucony Ride 19 is the most versatile and accessible option in this selection. It is designed for logging miles comfortably, yet maintains enough responsiveness to keep workouts from feeling flat. Saucony has updated its PWRRUN+ foam to achieve a softer and more responsive ride, while flex grooves facilitate a natural transition.
It is the shoe we would choose for comfortable runs, recovery days, long runs at a controlled pace, and a good portion of weekly training. It can also work as a single pair for a runner looking for a neutral shoe capable of handling different sessions without requiring overly demanding geometry.
Within a VIZIRED rotation, the Ride 19 would be in charge of the daily work: a reliable base to save the faster models for specific sessions.
Saucony Endorphin Azura VIZIRED: speed without a plate
The Saucony Endorphin Azura occupies one of the most interesting spaces in the collection. It uses PWRRUN PB foam, which is light and bouncy, together with SPEEDROLL technology, which encourages a fluid forward transition. However, it does so without a plate, offering a dynamic but more flexible and natural ride.
This combination makes it an attractive alternative for runners who want to feel more propulsion than a conventional shoe but do not wish to use a plate in every workout. It fits especially well for progression runs, interval changes, tempo sessions, and daily training at lively paces.
It can also be a good entry point to the Endorphin family. Its response comes mainly from the foam and the geometry, so it allows you to work fast without feeling a structure as rigid as a racing shoe.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 VIZIRED: the most versatile for fast running
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 remains one of Saucony's most complete fast shoes. It combines PWRRUN PB foam with a semi-rigid nylon plate and SPEEDROLL geometry. The result is a shoe with a fast transition, but less radical than a super shoe with a carbon plate.
Its great advantage is versatility. It can be used for intervals, fartlek, tempo training, long runs with blocks at race pace, and even in races. The nylon plate provides structure and propulsion, while maintaining a flexibility that makes the Speed 5 more forgiving in daily training than many models created exclusively for racing.
For those who want a single fast model that serves both to prepare for a race and to pin on a bib, it is probably the most balanced option in the VIZIRED collection.
Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 VIZIRED: designed for race day
The Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 is the most performance-oriented alternative. Its midsole combines a PWRRUN PB base with a top layer of PWRRUN HG, while a new slotted carbon plate creates a more aggressive and efficient feel. The SPEEDROLL geometry completes a configuration designed to maintain a fast transition when we increase the pace.
This is a shoe primarily intended for competition and specific training where we want to replicate race-day sensations. From short distances to marathons, its suitability will depend on each runner's technique, paces, and preferences, but its natural terrain appears when we look to run fast and make the most of every stride.
It does not replace a daily training shoe. The Pro 5 makes more sense as part of a rotation, accompanied by a more stable and relaxed model for logging miles.
Which Saucony VIZIRED to choose?
The choice depends much more on the use than the color, because while all four share an aesthetic, they do not share the same behavior:
- Choose the Ride 19 if you are looking for comfort and versatility for daily training.
- Choose the Endorphin Azura if you want a light and responsive shoe, without a plate, for running lively with a more natural feel.
- Choose the Endorphin Speed 5 if you need a fast shoe for quality workouts and also for racing.
- Choose the Endorphin Pro 5 if your priority is race-day performance and you want a carbon plate.
It is also possible to combine several. A very complete rotation could consist of the Ride 19 for easy runs, the Azura or Speed 5 for fast sessions, and the Pro 5 for racing. In this way, each model is used in the context for which it was designed, and the runner can vary sensations, loads, and stimuli during the week.
A curiosity about the VIZIRED collection
The interesting thing about VIZIRED is that it allows you to create a rotation in which all the shoes seem to be part of the same team, even if they are completely different on the inside. At first glance, they share a very marked red identity; underfoot, however, we move from the comfort of PWRRUN+ in the Ride 19 to the lightness of PWRRUN PB in the Azura and Speed 5, ending with the combination of PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN HG in the Pro 5. It is a very visual way to see how foam, geometry, and the type of plate can completely transform the running experience.
Expert opinion: Alberto Navarro
«The VIZIRED collection allows you to cover very different profiles and training types without losing a common identity. The Ride 19 is the logical choice for logging miles; the Azura offers a fast response without a plate; the Speed 5 is probably the most versatile when we want to work on paces; and the Pro 5 is reserved for getting maximum performance in competition. The important thing is not to choose the fastest of the four, but the one that truly fits the use we are going to give it.»
— Alberto Navarro, running expert at BeUrban
Saucony VIZIRED is now available at BeUrban
The Saucony VIZIRED collection combines design, technology, and an especially wide range of uses. Whether you need a reliable shoe for training every day or you are looking for a model with which to prepare your quality sessions or compete, within this selection, you will find an option adapted to your goal.
You can discover the Saucony collection available at BeUrban and choose between the Ride 19, Endorphin Azura, Endorphin Speed 5, and Endorphin Pro 5 VIZIRED. If you have questions about which model best adapts to your weight, paces, technique, or goals, you can also visit us at our stores in Elche, Valencia, Murcia, Alcoy, Villena, Cartagena, Santa Pola, Yecla, and Torrevieja. Our team will be happy to help you find the right shoe.
