Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Nike Vaporfly 3

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 3

Tested using Methodology v0.9

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Our Verdict

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

Nike Vaporfly 3

The Nike Vaporfly 3 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 are both popular super shoes, but with different ride characteristics. The Endorphin Pro 4 offers better cushioning, especially as force increases, and is significantly more stable, thanks to its wider outsole. The Vaporfly 3 provides a bit more energy return, contributing to its propulsive feel, and is lighter, giving it a more streamlined, race-day-ready feel. The Vaporfly 3 has firmer forefoot foam, which adds to its snappy toe-off compared to the smoother, more controlled ride of the Endorphin Pro 4.

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Variants

  • Endorphin Pro 4 (Cavern/Violet - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Vaporfly 3 (Black/Black/Oatmeal/Metallic Gold Grain - (Women - US 7))
  • Vaporfly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Medium Ash - (Men - US 9))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.3
8.2

Weight  

7.7
8.5

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.5 mm
29.4 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.7
8.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

214.9 g (7.58 oz)
188.0 g (6.63 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.3 mm
37.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.5 mm
29.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.8 mm
8.2 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 3D Model Full Shoe
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Nike Vaporfly 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

87 mm (3.4")
74 mm (2.9")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
52 mm (2.0")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
107 mm (4.2")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.21
1.97

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.74
3.64

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Nike Vaporfly 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
267 mm (10.5")

Internal Heel Width 
 

53 mm (2.1")
55 mm (2.2")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

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

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Other Features Photo
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.4
8.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

83.2%
84.0%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.3
8.4

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

82.6%
83.1%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.4
6.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Heel Cushioning
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.14 J
3.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.21 J
7.72 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.16 J
12.53 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.1
6.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.33 J
3.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.59 J
6.44 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.50 J
9.39 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.6
7.3

Heel Firmness  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Heel Firmness
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

55.2 N/mm
66.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

103.1 N/mm
152.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

250.7 N/mm
348.2 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.1
8.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Vaporfly 3 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

115.3 N/mm
136.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

215.0 N/mm
280.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

416.1 N/mm
556.8 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

6.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

6.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

6.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

6.76 J

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

Nike Vaporfly 3

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