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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

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      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeOther Features
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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Picture
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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
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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.

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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))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.3
8.6

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.9
8.8

Weight  

7.4
8.1

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Design

Weight  

7.4
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

222.0 g (7.83 oz)
201.9 g (7.12 oz)
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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
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 3D Model Full Shoe
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 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
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 3D Model Internal
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 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
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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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  

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Heel Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

82.0%
85.8%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.9
8.8

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

80.3%
86.4%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

9.9
8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.5
8.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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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
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Heel Firmness 
 

3.2
5.9

Heel Firmness  

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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
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.9
8.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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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
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.0
7.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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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

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