Head-to-Head
Endorphin Pro 5vsLaunch 12
The Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $120 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the Endorphin Pro 5 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.5/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $240 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
