Saucony
NikeWhich should you buy?
Choose the Endorphin Pro 5 if you want a durable, grippy racer with a more stable heel for long races.
Choose the Vaporfly 4 if you want the lightest, springiest race-day shoe and run with a fairly efficient stride.
The Endorphin Pro 5 is 49 g heavier than the Vaporfly 4. It has 4.5 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 8 mm against 6 mm. It costs £10 more at full price.
Side by side
| Spec | Endorphin Pro 5Saucony | Vaporfly 4Nike |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 93/100 (2 reviews) | 95/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Race day | Race day |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 215 g | 166 g |
| Heel stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | Balanced |
| Bounce | Springy | Springy |
| Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £250 | £240 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
Endorphin Pro 5
- Faster ride than earlier versions
- Great grip and durability
- Stable heel and midfoot once broken in
- Less stable under the forefoot
- Harsh upper can rub the heel
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Vaporfly 4
- Soft, springy, speed-friendly cushioning
- Locked-in upper that helps you push
- Snappy plate at toe-off
- Unstable at the heel
- Heel hold could be better
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Saucony Endorphin Pro 5: A new slotted carbon plate and recycled mesh upper over PWRRUN PB foam topped with PWRRUN HG. Weight is within a few grams of the Pro 4.
Nike Vaporfly 4: About 10% lighter than the Vaporfly 3, with a lower 6 mm drop, a reworked carbon plate, a snugger upper and more outsole rubber up front. Same ZoomX foam.
Prices for the Endorphin Pro 5 Prices for the Vaporfly 4
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