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SC Elite v5vsAlphafly 3
The SC Elite v5 and Alphafly 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Alphafly 3 comes in at $285 — a $20 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $265✓ | $285 | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 7.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
