Head-to-Head
Hyperion 3vsSC Trainer v3
The Hyperion 3 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The Hyperion 3 retails for $140 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $40 difference. The Hyperion 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Hyperion 3 edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.6 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
