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Heel Stack Height
36.4 mm
Weight
239.2 g (8.44 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Saucony Endorphin Azura
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 is the better choice than the Saucony Endorphin Azura for workouts. It's lighter, and its plastic plate gives it more help at faster paces. The Azura is more cushioned and more versatile, so get it if you want one shoe for a broader range of training.
Variants
- Endorphin Speed 5 (Aloe - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Speed 5 (Black/VO2 - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.0
7.9
Forefoot Stack Height
28.0 mm
32.9 mm
Heel Stack Height
36.4 mm
40.2 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.1
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
239.2 g (8.44 oz)
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.4 mm
40.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
28.0 mm
32.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
7.3 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
93 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
66 mm (2.6")
70 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.55
2.34
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.14
3.53
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.7 mm (0.029")
0.2 mm (0.007")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.135")
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
0.3 mm (0.013")
1.0 mm (0.040")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
9.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.4 mm (0.094")
2.8 mm (0.108")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.0
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
19.0%
19.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
24.1°
25.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
56 mm (2.2")
47 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
64.3%
70.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.1°
28.1°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
PWRRUN PB
PWRRUN PB
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
2.0 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
27.5%
Breathability
9.0
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
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Upper Microscope Photo
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Time-To-Dry
8.0
5.7
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
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Time To 30% Dry
6.2 hrs
8.8 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
15.3 hrs
23.3 hrs
Time To Dry
21.7 hrs
33.4 hrs
Water Absorption
8.9
8.0
Dry Weight Photo
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Wet Weight Photo
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Water Absorbed
32.3%
38.8%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.1%
80.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.6%
82.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
8.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.99 J
3.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.92 J
10.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.42 J
19.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.7
8.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.18 J
5.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.19 J
9.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.48 J
14.61 J
Heel Firmness
8.7
7.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
50.2 N/mm
44.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
59.7 N/mm
51.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
82.8 N/mm
69.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
7.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
63.8 N/mm
56.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
83.9 N/mm
70.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
117 N/mm
95 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.1
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.68 J
8.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.55 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.44 J
8.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.37 J
8.53 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.8
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
40 N
107 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.7
7.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.3%
69.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
8.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
10.9 N/mm
19.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
259 N
366 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.3
6.2
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
10.9 mm
12.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
18.4 mm
21.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
23.0 mm
27.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.3
6.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.5 mm
14.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.5 mm
18.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.5 mm
21.6 mm
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