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EllipsevsEndorphin Elite 3
The Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe while the Endorphin Elite 3 is a race shoe. The Ellipse retails for $145 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $145 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. Both score 8.4/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 9.6 oz | 7.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
