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SC Elite v5vsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The SC Elite v5 and Deviate Nitro Elite 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $15 difference. The Deviate Nitro Elite 4 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $250✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
