Head-to-Head
Endorphin Pro 5vsCascadia Elite
The Endorphin Pro 5 and Cascadia Elite are both race shoes built for road running. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $35 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Cascadia Elite edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.7/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $240✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
