Head-to-Head
880 v15vsSC Elite v5
The 880 v15 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The 880 v15 retails for $140 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $125 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.9 oz for the 880 v15. In our ratings, the 880 v15 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 7.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
