Head-to-Head
Endorphin Pro 5vsGuide 19
The Endorphin Pro 5 is a race shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Endorphin Pro 5 retails for $240 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $90 difference. The Endorphin Pro 5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. Both score 8.5/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $240 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
