Head-to-Head
Hyperion 3vsSC Elite v5
The Hyperion 3 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Hyperion 3 retails for $140 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $125 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.6 oz for the Hyperion 3. In our ratings, the Hyperion 3 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
