Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsLaunch 12
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $145 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Launch 12. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.9/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
