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Cascadia ElitevsEndorphin Elite 3
The Cascadia Elite and Endorphin Elite 3 are both race shoes built for trail running. The Cascadia Elite retails for $275 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $15 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $275✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 7.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
