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SC Trainer v3vsVaporfly 4
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Vaporfly 4 is a race shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Vaporfly 4 comes in at $260 — a $80 difference. The Vaporfly 4 is the lighter shoe at 5.9 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180✓ | $260 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 5.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
