Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsEndorphin Speed 5
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Endorphin Speed 5 comes in at $175 — a $90 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 8.4 oz for the Endorphin Speed 5. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Endorphin Speed 5 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 8.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
