Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsNeo Vista 3
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $65 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
