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SC Trainer v3vsNeo Vista 3
The SC Trainer v3 and Neo Vista 3 are both long run shoes built for road running. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The Neo Vista 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
