Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsCloudmonster 3 Hyper
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a long run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper comes in at $220 — a $45 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $220✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
