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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 4
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
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Weight214.9 g (7.58 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.8 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Weight160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop7.1 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Variants
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Cavern/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Mirage/Citron - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Navy/Citron - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Olivine/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Black/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (White/Obsidian Mist/Pure Platinum/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
The Nike Vaporfly 4 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 are both carbon-plated super shoes built for race day, but they offer different strengths. The Vaporfly 4 is significantly lighter and geared toward runners prioritizing absolute performance and efficiency, especially over half-marathon distances. The Endorphin Pro 4, while heavier, provides more stability, and it has a firmer forefoot that delivers a snappier toe-off.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.9
8.3
Weight
7.7
9.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
9.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.3 mm
35.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
28.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
7.1 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
50 mm (2.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
108 mm (4.3")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
271 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
53 mm (2.1")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
92 mm (3.6")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
87.3%
87.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
8.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
86.5%
86.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.1
8.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.11 J
1.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.42 J
3.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.21 J
6.60 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.99 J
1.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.72 J
2.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.57 J
4.92 J
Heel Firmness
6.7
5.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
38.4 N/mm
33.5 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
58.0 N/mm
50.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
80.4 N/mm
85.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
43.6 N/mm
39.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
77.2 N/mm
70.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
121.8 N/mm
115.0 N/mm
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