Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsProdigio Pro
The SC Elite v5 and Prodigio Pro are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Prodigio Pro comes in at $225 — a $40 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Prodigio Pro. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Prodigio Pro — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $225✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 34 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
