Head-to-Head
Endorphin Pro 5vsEndorphin Speed 5
The Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Endorphin Speed 5 comes in at $175 — a $65 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.4 oz for the Endorphin Speed 5. In our ratings, the Endorphin Speed 5 edges out the Endorphin Pro 5 — 8.8/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 8.8 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $240 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
