Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGel Cumulus 28
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $120 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.9/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
