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Fast-R Nitro Elite 3vsEndorphin Pro 5
The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 and Endorphin Pro 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 retails for $300 while the Endorphin Pro 5 comes in at $240 — a $60 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $240✓ | |
| Weight | 6.0 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | High | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
