Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsPegasus 42
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Pegasus 42 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Pegasus 42 comes in at $145 — a $120 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Pegasus 42. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Pegasus 42 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
