ASICS Metaspeed Ray vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
We haven't tested ASICS Metaspeed Ray or Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
Saucony
Endorphin Elite 3
Check priceReview Pulse · Strongly positive · 94/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the stability and split on the value and durability.
The differences that matter
- ASICS Metaspeed Ray is 75 g lighter.
- Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 has the higher drop (8 mm vs 5 mm).
- Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 costs $10 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
An exceptionally soft and bouncy race ride that becomes more responsive as the pace rises; it feels vague at easy paces and unstable in tight turns.
Cushioning
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
The dual-layer IncrediRun foam and near-legal maximum stack deliver outstanding impact protection and energy return for long races.
Upper
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
The light, stretchy mesh is comfortable and secure with no heel counter, but the toe box is tapered and many runners need a half size up.
Durability
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Divisive
Outsole rubber wears slowly, but the thin toe box scores poorly in abrasion tests and some testers see early foam wear.
Grip
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
PWRTRAC rubber provides dependable dry and wet road grip, though it is noisy and not for gravel.
Stability
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Criticised
More stable than the previous version thanks to a wider heel and sidewalls, but the soft foam still makes cornering unpredictable.
Value
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
No Review Pulse yet.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Divisive
The $290 price is high and the shoe is heavier than rivals, but reviewers see the unique foam and race performance as justifying it.
Which one to choose
Choose ASICS Metaspeed Ray if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you like a lower drop
Choose Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 if…
- you like a higher drop
- price matters
- its ride is what you care about most
- its cushioning is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Half-marathon to marathon racing
- Fast tempo and interval sessions
- Runners wanting maximum bounce
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $300
- $290$10 less
- Weight
- 129 g75 g lighter
- 204 g
- Drop
- 5 mm3 mm lower drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 39.5 / 34.5 mm
- 39.5 / 31.5 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- FF LEAP
- IncrediRUN
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE