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Nike Vaporfly 4 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

Nike Vaporfly 4, side view

Nike

Vaporfly 4

  • Weight 190 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 260

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, side view

Saucony

Endorphin Pro 5

  • Weight 206 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 39.5 mm

USD 240

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • Nike Vaporfly 4 is 16 g lighter
  • Nike Vaporfly 4 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 has 4.5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Nike Vaporfly 4
  • Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Vaporfly 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Stability: 3/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Durability: 2/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Grip: 5/5
  • Vaporfly 4 — Versatility: 2/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Stability: 3/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Durability: 3/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Grip: 4/5
  • Endorphin Pro 5 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionNike Vaporfly 4Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
Price
Catalogue price USD 260 USD 240
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 190 g 206 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 35 mm 39.5 mm
Forefoot stack 29 mm 31.5 mm
Midsole foam ZoomX PWRRUN PB / PWRRUN HG
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.32 out of 5 4.16 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 3 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 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Nike Vaporfly 4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 260

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 240

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