Head-to-Head
SC Trainer v3vsGhost 18
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $30 difference. The SC Trainer v3 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.9/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
