Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGhost 18
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.9/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
