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SC Elite v5vsVaporfly 4
The SC Elite v5 and Vaporfly 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $5 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 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 | $260✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
