Head-to-Head
Endorphin Pro 5vsMach 7
The Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe while the Mach 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $95 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.3 oz for the Mach 7. In our ratings, the Endorphin Pro 5 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $240 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
