Head-to-Head
Endorphin Elite 2vsLaunch 12
The Endorphin Elite 2 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Elite 2 retails for $290 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $170 difference. The Endorphin Elite 2 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Endorphin Elite 2 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.8/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $290 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 7.0 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
