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Deviate Nitro Elite 4vsEndorphin Elite 3
The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 and Endorphin Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 retails for $250 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $40 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.2 oz for the Endorphin Elite 3. Both score 8.4/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 7.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
