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Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
262.5 g (9.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Azura
New Balance Ellipse
The New Balance Ellipse and Saucony Endorphin Azura are two popular trainers, but they offer very different levels of versatility. The Azura is the more adaptable option, combining cushioning with a lighter and more energetic feel that makes it efficient when you pick up the pace, which helps it work well as a one-shoe solution for a wide range of runs. The Ellipse is more of a straightforward daily trainer, best suited to easy runs where its stable and predictable ride feels reassuring but less dynamic.
Variants
- Endorphin Azura (Black/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Ellipse (Afterglow/Lone Star Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Ellipse (Afterglow/Lone Star Grey/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.6
6.1
Forefoot Stack Height
32.9 mm
26.7 mm
Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
35.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
7.4
Weight
6.7
5.9
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.0
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
262.5 g (9.26 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
35.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.9 mm
26.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
8.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.34
2.66
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.53
4.16
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
71 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
1.3 mm (0.050")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
-1.1 mm (-0.043")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
4.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.040")
-6.2 mm (-0.243")
Arch Fit: Width
9.7
8.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.8 mm (0.108")
-2.0 mm (-0.078")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
19.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
47 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
70.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.1°
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.0
6.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
80.9%
74.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
7.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.8%
77.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.26 J
3.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.55 J
8.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.04 J
14.36 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.09 J
4.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.59 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.61 J
10.84 J
Heel Firmness
4.4
6.2
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
48.0 N/mm
52.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
85.4 N/mm
132.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
196.8 N/mm
297.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.8
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
84.6 N/mm
112.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
162.0 N/mm
240.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
329.0 N/mm
491.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.1
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.97 J
7.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.77 J
6.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.63 J
6.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.53 J
6.75 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
107 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
366 N
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