Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsSC Trainer v3
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $85 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $265 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
