Head-to-Head
SC Trainer v3vsAero Glide 4
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the SC Trainer v3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
