Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsSupernova Rise 3
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $125 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
