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Vaporfly 4vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Vaporfly 4 and Endorphin Pro 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Vaporfly 4 retails for $260 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $20 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Vaporfly 4 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $260 | $240✓ | |
| Weight | 5.9 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
