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SC Trainer v3vsGel Kayano 33
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The SC Trainer v3 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz✓ | 10.5 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 | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
