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Endorphin Pro 5vsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The Endorphin Pro 5 and Deviate Nitro Elite 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $10 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Endorphin Pro 5 edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $240✓ | $250 | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
