Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsSC Elite v5
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Elite v5 is a race shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the SC Elite v5 comes in at $265 — a $120 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 7.9 oz for the Rebel v5. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the SC Elite v5 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $265 | |
| Weight | 7.9 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 | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
