Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Torin 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $90 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 9.2/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $240 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
