Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsMach 7
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Mach 7 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $120 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.3 oz for the Mach 7. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
