Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsVomero 18
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Vomero 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Vomero 18 comes in at $150 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $265 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 11.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
