Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsMagmax Nitro 2
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $85 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
