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SC Trainer v3vsAdrenaline GTS 25
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Adrenaline GTS 25 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Adrenaline GTS 25 comes in at $155 — a $25 difference. The SC Trainer v3 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Adrenaline GTS 25. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Adrenaline GTS 25 — 8.9/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $155✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
