Head-to-Head
Neo ZenvsSC Elite v5
The Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Neo Zen 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 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
