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Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Dynafish Xiaonian
The Saucony Endorphin Azura and Dynafish Xiaonian are two unplated uptempo trainers, but they approach this role differently. The Dynafish is much lighter, more efficient, and more cushioned, giving it a more refined feel overall. The Saucony has a bit more bending stiffness through the platform that creates response, but the Dynafish uses a more aggressive rocker that feels more propulsive in the traditional sense, actively helping roll you forward through each stride.
Variants
- Endorphin Azura (Black/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Xiaonian (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Xiaonian (Burning Sun - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.9
8.4
Weight
6.7
8.4
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3
5.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
8.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
40.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.9 mm
31.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
9.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
97 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
70 mm (2.8")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
118 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.34
2.39
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.53
3.78
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
8.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.2 mm (0.007")
4.1 mm (0.160")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
-1.4 mm (-0.056")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
8.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.040")
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
Arch Fit: Width
9.7
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.8 mm (0.108")
-0.6 mm (-0.023")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
6.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
19.9%
29.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
13.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
47 mm (1.9")
62 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
70.8%
58.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.1°
27.3°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
PWRRUN PB
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.0
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
80.9%
80.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
82.8%
84.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.26 J
4.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.55 J
11.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.04 J
18.34 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.09 J
5.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.59 J
10.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.61 J
15.20 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
5.9
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
44.7 N/mm
36.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
51.3 N/mm
46.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
69.5 N/mm
65.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.5
5.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
56.7 N/mm
49.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
70.2 N/mm
63.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
95 N/mm
87 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.1
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.97 J
9.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.77 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.63 J
9.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.53 J
9.04 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.7
7.5
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
107 N
101 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.8
7.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.9%
70.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.3
5.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.5 N/mm
6.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
366 N
243 N
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