Head-to-Head
Endorphin Elite 2vsExperience Flow 3
The Endorphin Elite 2 is a race shoe while the Experience Flow 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Elite 2 retails for $290 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $145 difference. The Endorphin Elite 2 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Experience Flow 3. In our ratings, the Endorphin Elite 2 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.8/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $290 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
