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Endorphin Pro 5vsEndorphin Elite 3
The Endorphin Pro 5 and Endorphin Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $50 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 7.3 oz for the Endorphin Pro 5. In our ratings, the Endorphin Pro 5 edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.5/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $240✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 7.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
