Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsAero Burst
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Aero Burst comes in at $150 — a $115 difference. The SC Elite v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.3 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. In our ratings, the SC Elite v5 edges out the Aero Burst — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $265 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz✓ | 11.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
