Head-to-Head
Endorphin Elite 2vsSuperblast 3
The Endorphin Elite 2 is a race shoe while the Superblast 3 is a long run shoe. The Endorphin Elite 2 retails for $290 while the Superblast 3 comes in at $210 — a $80 difference. The Endorphin Elite 2 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 8.4 oz for the Superblast 3. In our ratings, the Endorphin Elite 2 edges out the Superblast 3 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $290 | $210✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 8.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 46.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
