Head-to-Head
Ghost 17vsSC Elite v5
The Ghost 17 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Ghost 17 retails for $150 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Ghost 17. In our ratings, the Ghost 17 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
