Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGlycerin Max 2
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $65 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
