Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGlideride Max 2
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Glideride Max 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Glideride Max 2 comes in at $170 — a $95 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.2 oz for the Glideride Max 2. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Glideride Max 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
