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ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

ASICS

Magic Speed 5

  • Weight 190 g
  • Drop 7 mm
  • Stack 37.5 mm

USD 180

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Magic Speed 5 is 47 g lighter

Profiles

  • ASICS Magic Speed 5
  • Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Magic Speed 5 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Stability: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Durability: 3/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Grip: 5/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Stability: 3/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Durability: 4/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Grip: 4/5
  • Endorphin Speed 5 — Versatility: 5/5
CriterionASICS Magic Speed 5Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Price
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 175
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 190 g 237 g
Drop 7 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 37.5 mm 36 mm
Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 28 mm
Midsole foam FF LEAP / FF BLAST PLUS PWRRUN PB
Plate Carbon Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.33 out of 5 4.14 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Unisex Men's
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Magic Speed 5

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 175

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Topo Athletic Specter 2, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Specter 2

    • Weight 215 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Zoom Fly 6, side view

    Nike

    Zoom Fly 6

    • Weight 265 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 42 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Topo Athletic Cyclone 3, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Cyclone 3

    • Weight 196 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 28 mm

    USD 155

    • Close to ASICS Magic Speed 5: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: same terrain, same category, same role