Saucony Endorphin Azura vs Ride 19
Endorphin Azura or Ride 19? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a snappy workout shoe without a plate? Get the Endorphin Azura.
Want bouncy, versatile miles at a fair price? Get the Ride 19.
Get the Endorphin Azura if
- You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You want something for race day
Get the Ride 19 if
- It’s mostly for easy days
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You need a roomier fit
- You need a wide width
On the run
Endorphin Azura: Fast and rockered, no plate. Firm but springy, with an aggressive rocker and lots of toe spring. It shines when you speed up. On slow days some runners find it harsh.
Ride 19: The bouncy, versatile value pick. Balanced cushioning with more bounce than you’d expect at this price, and a smoother rocker than before. It firms up enough when you push to handle the odd faster run.
Specs side by side
| Endorphin Azura | Ride 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $145 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 32mm | 36 / 28mm |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm |
| Weight, men’s | 8.5 oz | 8.9 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 7.5 oz | 7.7 oz |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Tempo & workouts, Long runs, Race day | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 300–400 miles | 350–450 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Endorphin Azura. True to size with a slightly wide forefoot, though a few runners needed a half size up. No wide width.
Ride 19. True to size with a roomy toebox and good heel hold. Some find the midfoot a little low, so if you’re between sizes, try both.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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