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Endorphin Pro 5vsPegasus 42
The Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe while the Pegasus 42 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $95 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $240 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
