Head-to-Head
SC Trainer v3vsZoomfly 6
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Zoomfly 6 is a speed trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Zoomfly 6 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Zoomfly 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Zoomfly 6 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 8.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
