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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

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Variants

  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Citron/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Dusk/Peel - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Ice Melt - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Lupine/Cavern - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Moon/Plum - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Fuchsia - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Pepper - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Spice - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Olivine - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Sunny/Ballad - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Silver - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Peel - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Sunny - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiOrange - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Women - US 7 Wide))

Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 are both versatile trainers but cater to slightly different priorities. The ASICS is an unplated, uptempo premium trainer that emphasizes maximum cushioning and provides a stable, plush ride, making it especially appealing for longer runs. The Saucony, however, is a super trainer that prioritizes a more energetic and responsive experience, featuring a bouncy midsole and a nylon plate, making it better suited for shorter races and faster workouts. While both shoes handle versatility well, the ASICS excels in comfort and protection. In contrast, the Saucony is the preferred option if you want a snappier shoe that can comfortably pick up the pace for faster efforts like intervals or tempo runs.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

7.3
6.5

Plate 
 

Plastic
None

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.2
7.2

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
6.9

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.2
8.4

Heel Cushioning 
 

6.4
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.7
6.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

240.6 g (8.49 oz)
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Stack Height Photo
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.2 mm
44.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.8 mm
35.6 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.4 mm
9.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 3D Model Full Shoe
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
76 mm (3.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.5")
118 mm (4.6")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 3D Model Internal
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
276 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Other Features Photo
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
6.9

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

86.1%
80.7%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.2
7.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

87.0%
81.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.4
7.9

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.90 J
1.17 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.22 J
3.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

6.05 J
7.21 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.2
8.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.85 J
1.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.51 J
3.39 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

4.38 J
6.01 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

7.1
5.5

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

47.7 N/mm
36.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

57.8 N/mm
49.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

79.5 N/mm
67.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.0
7.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

51.0 N/mm
40.6 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

80.4 N/mm
57.6 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

120.4 N/mm
86.2 N/mm
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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

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