Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsCloudmonster 3
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Cloudmonster 3 comes in at $190 — a $75 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudmonster 3. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $190✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
