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SC Trainer v3vsGel Cumulus 28
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $35 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.9/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
