Saucony has teamed up with Parisian-based retail brand, Distance to release a limited-edition Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, working with a French contemporary painter to create a bold and distinctive design.
Celebrated for its versatility on both long runs and tempo sessions, the Endorphin Speed 5 has become a go-to shoe for runners everywhere. This collaboration brings a creative twist to one of Saucony’s most popular styles of recent years.
Distance is more than a running store; it’s a cultural hub at the intersection of community, design and sport. For this special project, Distance drew inspiration from the bold and playful work of legendary Italian architect and product designer Ettore Sottsass, known for his striking use of colour and form. To help translate that vision onto the shoe, Distance collaborated with a local contemporary painter, whose work fittingly explores movement, shapes and colour.
The result is a shoe that transcends performance to become a statement piece. Every detail reflects a story of movement, passion and creativity without compromising the responsive speed and comfort runners expect from the Endorphin Speed 5. The pair is accompanied by a striking co-branded box and shoe bag, neon details and signature messages like “FOR ALL RUNNERS”, echoing the DNA of both Distance and Saucony.
“At Distance, running is not just about performance – it’s also about culture, community, and personal expression,” says Guillaume Pontier, co-founder of Distance. “This collaboration allowed us to combine our passion for running with art and design to create a shoe that truly speaks to all runners.”
RRP is £190/€210, available in limited quantities at Saucony and Distance’s “Le Relais” Paris immersive pop-up which celebrates the collection and is open from October 24th – 26th, right across from the Distance Store. Available at Distance stores in Paris and Lyon as well as on distance.com and saucony.com from 27th October. Available at selected European retailers from 3rd November.
