Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsSC Elite v5
The Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Clifton 10 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 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. In our ratings, the Clifton 10 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
