Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsEndorphin Speed 5
The Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Clifton 10 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 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. In our ratings, the Clifton 10 edges out the Endorphin Speed 5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 8.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
