Nike Pegasus Plus vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

Ride profile: medium cushion , neutral stability .

• Nate calls the Pegasus Plus 2 a complete overhaul of the original -- less flat, with more of a rocker feel -- positioning it as a halfway point between the Pegasus and Zoom Fly, good as a daily workhorse trainer rather than for hard workouts.

  Ride:A near-total overhaul of the original Pegasus Plus: heavier by about an ounce but with visible forefoot rocker geometry and a softer, more compressive heel; sits as a halfway point between the Pegasus and the Zoom Fly.

  In their words: "completely overhaul" · "halfway point" · "true neutral shoe"

  — Doctors of Running , source

• Believe in the Run rates the Pegasus Plus 2 highly on design and value, but slightly lower on performance since the Air Zoom unit didn't deliver as much energy return and excitement as hoped -- an overall 'A' and a Green Light recommendation at $165.

  Ride:Traditional 10mm-drop ride rather than a rocker shoe; the forefoot Air Zoom unit gives some toe-off pop but less excitement/energy return than hoped for.

  Fit:Fits true to size on the new MR10 2.0 last, with a noticeably wider forefoot than the Pegasus 42.

  In their words: "a little more fun" · "sense that you are towing off" · "foam seemed to feel fresh"

  — Believe in the Run , 10 mi tested , source

• The closest thing to a lightweight daily shoe in Nike's current lineup, coming in well under 300g even in UK 11, with a 10mm drop, durable ZX foam, and accommodating fit at an accessible price point.

  In their words: "came in well under 300 g" · "the closest thing you're going to get really to a lightweight daily shoe" · "a really great lightweight shoe"

  — EDDBUD , source

• Versatile and exciting daily trainer; price is too high at $180 — better to wait for discount.

  Ride:ZoomX foam in a daily-trainer chassis (no Air Zoom units); fun and exciting versatile ride; can do daily training and some Zoom Fly territory plus some Vomero territory.

  — Kofuzi , source

Ride profile: high cushion , neutral stability .

• Ed Bud finds the Endorphin Speed 5 stable and consistent with improved outsole grip, but says it lacks the exhilarating feel of earlier versions and is about an ounce heavier and less lively than the SC Rebel.

  Ride:The denser PWR RUN PB midsole gives a more consistent, more stable ride than the SC Rebel, but with less heel stack and less of the exhilarating feel of the first couple of versions.

  In their words: "the same exhilarating feel" · "more consistent feel across the footbed" · "improved outsole grip on the Speed 5"

  — EDDBUD , source

• The Run Testers still rate the Endorphin Speed 5 a top faster-daily pick — light, snug, and peppy thanks to PWRRUN PB foam and a nylon plate, comfortable enough for long runs too, and a smart buy now it's dropped in price.

  In their words: "pleasingly light and has a fit that's snug" · "smooth and peppy fashion" · "remains a smart buy"

  — The Run Testers , source

• Kofuzi sees the Endorphin Speed 5 as more heel-stable than the SC Rebel but less lively at tempo paces due to its stability-oriented plastic plate, and a strong value pick now discounted to $150.

  Ride:More stable in the heel than the SC Rebel, but the plastic plate gives less forefoot pop at tempo efforts than the SC Rebel or the carbon-plated Endorphin Pro

  In their words: "much more stable in the heel" · "I feel like it's almost disappearing"

  — Kofuzi , source

• A well-named speed shoe with a flexible nylon plate — a good dual-use option for training and budget-friendly racing without the cost of a full carbon super shoe.

  — Ben Is Running , source