Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsSC Elite v5
The Rocket X 3 and SC Elite v5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $15 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 7.4 oz for the Rocket X 3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
