Head-to-Head
SC Elite v5vsAero Razor
The SC Elite v5 is a race shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The SC Elite v5 retails for $265 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $125 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 7.3 oz for the SC Elite v5. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $265 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 7.3 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
