Head-to-Head
Torin 8vsEndorphin Speed 5
The Torin 8 is a daily trainer shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Torin 8 retails for $150 while the Endorphin Speed 5 comes in at $175 — a $25 difference. The Endorphin Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Torin 8. In our ratings, the Torin 8 edges out the Endorphin Speed 5 — 9.2/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 8.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 30 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
