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Endorphin AzuravsGuide 19
The Endorphin Azura and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Endorphin Azura is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the Endorphin Azura edges out the Guide 19 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
