Nike Pegasus Plus vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

Ride profile: medium cushion , neutral stability .

• 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

• A versatile non-plated alternative for neutral runners — works for both workouts and daily runs — but not the responsive speed-shoe its Turbo lineage suggests. Pick the Plus over the 41 if you want versatility and a lighter shoe.

  Ride:Full-length ZoomX, fairly smooth ride, no major sidewalls — neutral throughout. Surprisingly Matt says "if you told me this was not ZoomX I would totally believe you" — good cushion feel but not as responsive as expected. Versatile for workouts and daily training; not a speed demon despite the lineage.

  Fit:Slightly narrow forefoot vs Pegasus 41 but more vertical volume; upper initially felt long until it broke in, then true to size. Need to lace down firmly to keep heel from sliding. Not great for hag deformities (firm heel counter).

  In their words: "this is not a turbo this is a Pegasus plus" · "if you told me this was not zoomx I would totally believe you" · "more of a traditional Pegasus where the whole thing is fairly neutral"

  — Doctors of Running , source

Ride profile: high cushion , neutral stability .

• 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

• A nimble, soft, well-balanced speed-day shoe whose biggest weakness is price — at GBP 180 it's hard to justify against the cheaper Zoom Fly 6 and Boston 13.

  Ride:Softest midsole of the four (around Shore A 23) with a nice compressive heel and a rolling action; full PEBA midsole feels compressive and easy to shift up through the gears. Outsole durability has improved over previous versions.

  Fit:Configurable upper but less generous than the previous Speed 4; works for slightly narrow feet; traditional running-shoe feel over the top of the foot.

  In their words: "more consistent and soft ride" · "easy to go up through the gears" · "a nice rolling action"

  — EDDBUD , source