Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsSC Trainer v3
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $70 difference. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
