SAUCONY ENDORPHIN

	ENDORPHIN PRO 5	ENDORPHIN SPEED 5	ENDORPHIN AZURA	ENDORPHIN ELITE 3	ENDORPHIN TRAINER
Best For	5K–marathon race day	Tempo runs, workouts, daily "super-trainer"	Daily training, easy-to-moderate paces	Marathon & distance racing	High-mileage daily training
Cushioning	Propulsive, springy	Springy, responsive	Smooth, protective	Ultra-soft, max bounce	Highly cushioned, protective
Weight	~206g (M9)	~240g (M9)	~240g (M9)	~207g (M9)	~300g (M9)
Advantages	• Race-day carbon propulsion • Improved outsole grip (PWRTRAC) • Durable for a carbon racer • Dual-foam responsive ride	• Versatile: workouts, tempo & race day • Lightweight nylon plate, not full carbon • More affordable than Pro or Elite • Reliable everyday performance ride	• No plate for a smooth, natural ride • High stack cushioning for daily miles • Lower price than plated Endorphins • Versatile for easy-to-moderate paces	• Max IncrediRUN cushioning for marathons • Excellent energy return • Wider base improves stability vs prior version • Elite-level race-day performance	• Highest stack height for max protection • Durable, high-mileage daily trainer • ¾ carbon plate adds propulsion • Stable ride for long runs

ENDORPHIN PRO 5

Best For5K–marathon race day

Cushioning

Propulsive, springy

Weight~206g (M9)

Advantages

• Race-day carbon propulsion
• Improved outsole grip (PWRTRAC)
• Durable for a carbon racer
• Dual-foam responsive ride

ENDORPHIN SPEED 5

Best ForTempo runs, workouts, daily "super-trainer"

Cushioning

Springy, responsive

Weight~240g (M9)

Advantages

• Versatile: workouts, tempo & race day
• Lightweight nylon plate, not full carbon
• More affordable than Pro or Elite
• Reliable everyday performance ride

ENDORPHIN AZURA

Best ForDaily training, easy-to-moderate paces

Cushioning

Smooth, protective

Weight~240g (M9)

Advantages

• No plate for a smooth, natural ride
• High stack cushioning for daily miles
• Lower price than plated Endorphins
• Versatile for easy-to-moderate paces

ENDORPHIN ELITE 3

Best ForMarathon & distance racing

Cushioning

Ultra-soft, max bounce

Weight~207g (M9)

Advantages

• Max IncrediRUN cushioning for marathons
• Excellent energy return
• Wider base improves stability vs prior version
• Elite-level race-day performance

ENDORPHIN TRAINER

Best ForHigh-mileage daily training

Cushioning

Highly cushioned, protective

Weight~300g (M9)

Advantages

• Highest stack height for max protection
• Durable, high-mileage daily trainer
• ¾ carbon plate adds propulsion
• Stable ride for long runs

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