Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Saucony Endorphin Shift 4 — Big, stable, rockered cruiser for high-mileage easy days.
Sizing note
Velociti Elite 3 run snug — go up half a size, especially for long runs.
Durability
Plated models here average ~200 mi; non-plated land closer to ~330 mi.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Under Armour Velociti 2 | Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 | Salomon Aero Volt 2 | Hoka Rincon 4 | Adidas Adizero Evo SL(2025) | Saucony Endorphin Speed 4(2024) | New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5(2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g / 7.2 oz | 195 g / 6.9 oz | 235 g / 8.3 oz | 215 g / 7.6 oz | 213 g / 7.5 oz | 232 g / 8.2 oz | 215 g / 7.6 oz |
| Drop | 6 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 5 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 36 mm | 39 mm | 38 mm | 35 mm | 39 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | Carbon | Nylon | — | — | Nylon | — |
| Intended pace | 4:50–7:00 /mi | 4:50–7:00 /mi | 6:30–9:00 /mi | 7:00–9:30 /mi | 6:15–8:45 /mi | 6:15–8:30 /mi | 6:30–9:00 /mi |
| Purpose | Race day | Race day | Tempo, Long run | Tempo, Daily | Tempo, Daily, Long run | Tempo, Long run | Tempo, Daily, Long run |
| Sizing | Size up ½ | Size up ½ | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~200 mi | ~200 mi | ~350 mi | ~300 mi | ~300 mi | ~350 mi | ~350 mi |
| Price | $230 | $250 | $180 | $130 | $150 | $170 | $145 |
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