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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))
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
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Weight
222.0 g (7.83 oz)
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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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
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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
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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
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.5
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.5 mm (0.098")
0.2 mm (0.006")
Toe TTS Deviation
2.5 mm (0.099")
-1.5 mm (-0.061")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.0
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.099")
-0.2 mm (-0.008")
Arch Fit: Width
5.1
9.4
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.8 mm (-0.268")
-1.3 mm (-0.050")
Length Fit
7.0
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
26 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
15.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
30.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
60 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
70.2%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
35.2°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.0%
85.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.9
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
80.3%
86.4%
Heel Cushioning
9.9
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
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
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
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
Preview Graph
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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
Preview Graph
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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
Preview Graph
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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
Rocker Stiffness
7.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
111 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
80.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
20.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
257 N
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