Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsEndorphin Azura
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Endorphin Azura is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Endorphin Azura comes in at $150 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Endorphin Azura. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Endorphin Azura — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| 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 | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
