Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsMagnify Nitro 3
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Magnify Nitro 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Magnify Nitro 3 comes in at $160 — a $105 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Magnify Nitro 3. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Magnify Nitro 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 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✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
