Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsNeo Zen 2
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $105 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
