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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
40.6 mm
Weight
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Dynafish Xiaonian
The Dynafish Xiaonian is a better choice than the Saucony Endorphin Azura for most runners. It's much lighter and more cushioned, and its curved sole helps carry you through each stride, but it's currently harder to buy. The Azura is easier to find, and its stiffer front gives you more leverage as you push off, so it suits runners who prefer a firmer feel.
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
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
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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
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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
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
N/A
Primary Foam Name
PWRRUN PB
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
27.5%
12.5%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.7
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
8.8 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
23.3 hrs
Time To Dry
33.4 hrs
Water Absorption
8.0
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
38.8%
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
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
Preview Graph
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
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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
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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
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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
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.5 N/mm
6.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
366 N
243 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.2
7.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
12.3 mm
15.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.4 mm
23.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.3 mm
28.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.3
7.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.1 mm
16.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
18.5 mm
20.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
21.6 mm
23.6 mm
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