Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs Nike Zoom Fly 6

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
Nike Zoom Fly 6

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Updated Oct 21, 2025 07:02 PM

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Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

Nike Zoom Fly 6

The Nike Zoom Fly 6 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 are both positioned as super trainers, designed to bridge the gap between daily trainers and race-day shoes. The Nike features a higher stack and full-length carbon plate, paired with a thin ZoomX top layer over firmer SR-02 foam, delivering a rockered, stable ride with decent cushioning. In contrast, the Saucony uses a plastic plate and PWRRUN PB foam, resulting in a ride that feels more energetic and responsive, but also less protective, especially under the heel. While both shoes can handle steady runs, up-tempo workouts, and occasional racing, the Saucony is lighter, bouncier, and better suited for runners who want a livelier, more grounded underfoot feel.

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Variants

  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Citron/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Dusk/Peel - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Ice Melt - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Lupine/Cavern - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Moon/Plum - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Fuchsia - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Pepper - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Navy/Spice - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Olivine - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Shadow - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Sunny/Ballad - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (Synergy/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (ViZiBlue/Silver - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gold - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Gum - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Navy - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Peel - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Sunny - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiBlue - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/ViZiOrange - (Men - US 9))
  • Endorphin Speed 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (Black/Light Smoke Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Women - US 7))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (Ghost/Football Grey/Blue Lightning/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (Ghost/Football Grey/Blue Lightning/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (White/Black/University Red/Habanero Red - (Men - US 9))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
  • Zoom Fly 6 (White/Pure Platinum/Obsidian Mist/Gridiron - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

7.8
7.7

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
5.6

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
7.5

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.2 mm
42.5 mm

Plate 
 

Plastic
Carbon Fiber

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.8
6.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Weight 
 

240.6 g (8.49 oz)
247.1 g (8.71 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Heel Stack Height 
 

37.2 mm
42.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.8 mm
32.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.4 mm
9.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Outsole Heel Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

67 mm (2.6")
69 mm (2.7")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

113 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.47
1.98

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.67
3.41

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

59 mm (2.3")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
87 mm (3.4")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
Carbon Fiber
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
5.6

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

82.1%
72.8%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.4
7.5

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

83.1%
78.2%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.0
7.3

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

2.85 J
3.50 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.84 J
8.99 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.67 J
14.93 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

6.7
7.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.00 J
4.41 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.23 J
7.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

10.91 J
11.45 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.8
5.9

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

55.8 N/mm
51.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

106.9 N/mm
125.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

251.9 N/mm
266.8 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.3
8.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

116.9 N/mm
110.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

223.9 N/mm
221.1 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

448.2 N/mm
432.4 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.10 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.03 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.99 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.95 J

Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

Nike Zoom Fly 6

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