Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 vs HOKA Mach 7

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

Ride profile: high cushion , firm_responsive feel , moderate energy return , neutral stability , moderate rocker.

• The Run Testers rate the Mach 7 as a solid, slightly more stable trainer than the Evo SL, but find it less exciting to run fast in, so the Evo SL remains their pick.

  Ride:Slightly more stable and a bit heavier and more built-up than the Evo SL, without the same aggressive quickness in the midsole; good for ticking over at all paces but not considered a fun, fast shoe by all the reviewers.

  In their words: "don't find it a fun shoe" · "solid and does the job"

  — The Run Testers , source

• The reviewer sees the Mach 7 as better suited to faster training paces than the Clifton Pro and says it's the Hoka daily shoe he'd actually choose given its much lighter weight, despite the Pro offering more cushioning for longer runs.

  Ride:Firmer than the Clifton Pro and better suited to faster tempo and threshold paces, while still capable as a daily shoe; the Pro offers more cushioning for longer runs.

  In their words: "picking up the Mach 7 every day" · "slightly firmer than the Clifton Pro"

  — Ben Parkes , source

• A simple, versatile, entry-priced daily trainer the reviewers say they'd recommend to anybody at any level.

  Ride:Up-tempo trainer on a super critical foam midsole that goes with the runner when they want to pick up the pace.

  Fit:Lightweight upper carried over largely unchanged from the previous version.

  In their words: "it just kind of works" · "it goes with you"

  — Believe in the Run , source

• The Mach 7 improves on its predecessor with a slightly softer and bouncier midsole and a more accommodating upper, making it a solid stable-neutral lightweight trainer.

  Ride:Midsole feels a touch softer and bouncier than the previous version while remaining snappy underfoot. Stack height is tall on paper but does not feel tall on foot.

  Fit:Upper is still a little snug and short in the forefoot but has opened up compared to version 6 where toes felt jammed.

  In their words: "a touch softer and bouncier than the old one" · "still be snappy underfoot"

  — Doctors of Running , source