Products
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
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Mizuno
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Saucony
Weight
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
The Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 and the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 are both long-distance super shoes that emphasize soft cushioning and energetic midsoles, but they differ notably in design and feel. The Saucony is lighter and more adaptable across a variety of footstrike patterns, making it a better fit for a wider range of runners. In contrast, the Mizuno features an aggressive rocker and dramatic heel bevel, which can create a strong rolling sensation but limits its practicality to midfoot strikers.
Variants
- Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Wave Rebellion Pro 3 (Neo Mint/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Buttercream/Ash - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Buttercream/Ash - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Citron/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Citron/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Fog/Cinder - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (Fog/Cinder - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (White/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Elite 2 (White/Peel - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
8.8
Weight
7.4
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.4
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.2 mm
40.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.3 mm
32.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
8.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
7.7 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
83 mm (3.3")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.01
2.18
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.27
3.47
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
273 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
55 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
82.0%
85.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.9
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.3%
86.4%
Heel Cushioning
9.9
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
5.95 J
4.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
14.06 J
10.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
23.47 J
15.62 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.5
8.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.13 J
5.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.33 J
8.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.26 J
12.56 J
Heel Firmness
3.2
5.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
34.7 N/mm
47.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
81.4 N/mm
131.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
170.0 N/mm
302.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.9
8.2
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
87.3 N/mm
106.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
170.5 N/mm
224.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
327.1 N/mm
454.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
7.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.91 J
8.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.70 J
8.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.58 J
8.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.49 J
8.43 J
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