Head-to-Head
Alphafly 3vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Alphafly 3 and Endorphin Pro 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Alphafly 3 retails for $285 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $45 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Alphafly 3 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $285 | $240✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
