Head-to-Head
Adizero Adios 9vsSC Elite v5
The Adizero Adios 9 is a speed trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Adizero Adios 9 retails for $140 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $125 difference. The Adizero Adios 9 is the lighter shoe at 6.2 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the Adizero Adios 9 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.4/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.4 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 28 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
