Head-to-Head
SC Trainer v3vsLaunch 12
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Launch 12 comes in at $120 — a $60 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.9/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $120✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 8.9 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 | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
