Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The SC Elite v5 and Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 comes in at $300 — a $35 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 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 Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $265✓ | $300 | |
| 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 | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Bad |
