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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
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Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
Nike Vaporfly 4
The Nike Vaporfly 4 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 are both carbon-plated super shoes built for race day, but they offer different strengths. The Vaporfly 4 is significantly lighter and geared toward runners prioritizing absolute performance and efficiency, especially over half-marathon distances. The Endorphin Pro 4, while heavier, provides more stability, and it has a firmer forefoot that delivers a snappier toe-off.
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 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (White/Obsidian Mist/Pure Platinum/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.3
7.4
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
26.4 mm
Heel Stack Height
39.3 mm
35.1 mm
Weight
7.7
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
9.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.9 g (7.58 oz)
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.3 mm
35.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
26.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
50 mm (2.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
108 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.21
2.13
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.74
3.84
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
271 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
53 mm (2.1")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
92 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
8.4
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
83.2%
84.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
82.6%
82.6%
Heel Cushioning
7.4
6.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.14 J
3.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.21 J
8.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.16 J
12.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.1
6.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.33 J
4.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.59 J
6.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.50 J
9.46 J
Heel Firmness
5.6
7.3
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
55.2 N/mm
59.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
103.1 N/mm
167.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
250.7 N/mm
383.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
115.3 N/mm
141.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
215.0 N/mm
293.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
416.1 N/mm
555.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.5
5.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.05 J
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.93 J
6.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.84 J
6.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.76 J
6.06 J
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