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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 3
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Weight214.9 g (7.58 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.8 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Weight188.0 g (6.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.2 mm
PlateCarbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 3
The Nike Vaporfly 3 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 are both popular super shoes with a similar overall level of cushioning, but their ride characteristics differ. The Endorphin Pro 4 offers more balanced cushioning throughout, while the Vaporfly 3 has better heel cushioning but lacks forefoot protection. The Vaporfly 3 also provides a bit more energy return, contributing to its propulsive feel, but the Endorphin Pro 4 is significantly more stable, thanks to its wider outsole. Additionally, the Vaporfly 3 is lighter, giving it a more effortless, race-day-ready feel, while the firmer forefoot foam adds to its snappy toe-off compared to the smoother, more controlled ride of the Endorphin Pro 4.
Variants
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Cavern/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Citron/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Fog/Peel - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Mirage/Citron - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Navy/Citron - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Olivine/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (Pepper/Navy - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Black/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Pro 4 (White/Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Black/Black/Oatmeal/Metallic Gold Grain - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Black/Olive Aura/Metallic Medium Ash - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Electric Pack - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Laser Orange/Citron Pulse/Sail/Hyper Violet - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Mint Foam/Sunset Tint/Barely Volt/Sail - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Multi-Color/Volt/Hyper Pink/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Crimson Tint/Guava Ice/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Glacier Blue/Volt - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (Sail/Olive Aura/Volt/Glacier Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (Volt/Scream Green/Barely Volt/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Black/University Red/Habanero Red - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Dk Smoke Grey/Particle Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Sea Coral/Pure Platinum/Topaz Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Vivid Purple/Purple - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 3 (White/Vivid Purple/Purple Agate/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
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
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
188.0 g (6.63 oz)
Stack Heights
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
External Shape
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
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
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
87.3%
87.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
86.5%
86.7%
Heel Cushioning
6.9
7.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.11 J
1.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.42 J
3.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.21 J
6.03 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.8
5.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.99 J
0.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.72 J
2.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.57 J
4.23 J
Heel Firmness
6.7
6.7
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
38.4 N/mm
31.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
58.0 N/mm
57.7 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
80.4 N/mm
94.0 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
9.1
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
43.6 N/mm
45.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
77.2 N/mm
83.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
121.8 N/mm
132.4 N/mm
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