{"id":4981,"date":"2021-08-03T17:26:21","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T17:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/?page_id=4981"},"modified":"2023-02-10T16:30:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:30:20","slug":"saucony-endorphin-pro-vs-nike-zoomx-vaporfly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/comparisons\/saucony-endorphin-pro-vs-nike-zoomx-vaporfly\/","title":{"rendered":"Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs. Nike Vaporfly Next% 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fc1c81-19, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fc1c81-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fc1c81-19\"]{text-align:left;font-size:50px;line-height:60px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fc1c81-19 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_fc1c81-19[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fc1c81-19\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_fc1c81-19 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_fc1c81-19\">Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs. Nike Vaporfly Next% 2 (2024)<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2.webp 1500w,https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-300x160.webp 300w,https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-1024x546.webp 1024w,https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-768x410.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saucony_endorphin_pro_3_vs_nike_zoomx_vaporfly_next_2-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" class=\"sp-no-webp attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs Nike Vaporfly 2\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These two carbon plate shoes have similar configurations but with different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They both have a high stack (maximal cushioning), a carbon plate (of course), and a Pebax-based foam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are also lightweight shoes, even if the Endorphin Pro is\u00a0<strong>heavier<\/strong>\u00a0with 204 g\/7.2 oz compared to 186 g\/6.6 oz for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/review\/nike-zoomx-vaporfly-next-2\/\">Vaporfly Next 2<\/a>\u00a0(men\u2019s model).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the ride and the underfoot feel are opposed: the <a href=\"https:\/\/runnerslab.com\/saucony-endorphin-pro-3-review\/\">Endorphin Pro 3<\/a> proposes a<strong>&nbsp;traditional ride<\/strong> (relatively speaking),&nbsp;but with very effective propulsion under the forefoot while running. The cushioning is also firm. In contrast, the Vaporfly Next 2 has&nbsp;<strong>soft, more bouncy cushioning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Endorphin Pro vs. Vaporfly: which one to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one of those cases where we have to answer: it depends on you and your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Runners who like&nbsp;<strong>firm<\/strong>&nbsp;cushioning will opt for the Endorphin Pro, while those who favor a&nbsp;<strong>soft<\/strong>&nbsp;underfoot feel will choose the Vaporfly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the former is better suited for&nbsp;<strong>short and medium runs<\/strong>&nbsp;(up to half marathons), while the latter is more comfortable for longer distances like&nbsp;<strong>marathons<\/strong>&nbsp;with its softer cushioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s still an objective criterion: durability. 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