Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsGuide 19
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Guide 19 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
