Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsSC Elite v5
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $75 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Mach X 3. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $190✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
