Side by side comparison: Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3 vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
Buy
Limited Availability
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Maximal cushioning
Explosive midfoot ride
Roomy toebox for racer
Unstable for heel strikers
Heavier than top super shoes
Lower energy return than leaders
Specs
| Best for | 2:45–4:30 min/km |
| Drop | 4 mm |
| Stack | 61 mm heel / 57 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 218 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Radical, max-stack racing shoe for midfoot strikers; strong but niche, not top-tier.
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Product Judgment
Elite
released 2025
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Exceptional energy return
Ultra-soft, bouncy cushioning
Highly breathable upper
Narrow, stiff toe box
Limited stability
Fit issues for wide feet
Specs
| Best for | 2:45-4:30 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 39.9 mm heel / 32.4 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 199 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Elite marathon racer with ultra-soft, bouncy ride and best-in-class energy return.
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