Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsStructure 26
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Structure 26 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Structure 26 comes in at $145 — a $120 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Structure 26. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $265 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
