Head-to-Head
Metaspeed Sky TokyovsSC Elite v5
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and SC Elite v5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $5 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $270 | $265✓ | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 7.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
