Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGaviota 6
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Gaviota 6 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $85 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
