Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs ANTA C202 7

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
ANTA C202 7

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Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

ANTA C202 7

The ANTA C202 7 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 are both super trainers with a similar drop, but they emphasize different aspects of performance. The ANTA C202 7 is lighter and more cushioned, giving it a slightly more protective feel underfoot for longer sessions. The Saucony leans more toward energy return and forefoot snap, with a bouncier midsole and a broader platform that makes it feel more stable overall. Also, the ANTA has a tighter arch, while the Saucony offers a more accommodating midfoot, making it the better choice if you have a wider arch.

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Variants

  • Endorphin Speed 5 (Aloe - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 5 (Black/VO2 - (Men - US 9))
  • C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.4
8.1

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

28.0 mm
30.3 mm

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.4 mm
37.8 mm

Weight  

6.8
7.7

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.3
7.6

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
7.2

Plate 
 

Plastic
Carbon Fiber

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.8
7.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

239.2 g (8.44 oz)
212.9 g (7.51 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Stack Height Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.4 mm
37.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

28.0 mm
30.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.4 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
ANTA C202 7 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

93 mm (3.6")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

66 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
108 mm (4.3")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.55
2.22

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.14
3.56

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
ANTA C202 7 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
272 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1
9.1

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Width Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.7 mm (0.029")
4.1 mm (0.163")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.4 mm (-0.135")
1.3 mm (0.049")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
7.9

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Height Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.3 mm (0.013")
-2.6 mm (-0.100")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.8
4.7

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Arch Fit Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

2.4 mm (0.094")
-7.3 mm (-0.285")

Length Fit 
 

10
7.0

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Toe Clearance Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Other Features Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
7.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

82.1%
76.7%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.3
7.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.6%
78.6%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.0
8.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Heel Cushioning Picture
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ANTA C202 7 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.99 J
4.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.92 J
9.90 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.42 J
15.90 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.7
7.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.18 J
4.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.19 J
8.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

10.48 J
12.50 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
5.6

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

54.3 N/mm
47.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

110.3 N/mm
123.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

267.2 N/mm
270.4 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.6
8.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Firmness
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

121.7 N/mm
107.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

245.2 N/mm
211.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

518.4 N/mm
413.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.1
7.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

6.68 J
8.03 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.55 J
7.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.44 J
7.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.37 J
7.71 J

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

ANTA C202 7

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