Replying to Does the Strive stack up against STH2?

I can read the specs, and they look really similar. but I’m curious if anyone, especially die-hard STH guys, have tried the new(er) Strives and if they stack up.

deciding between the Strive 16 MN and the STH2 MN. Been an STH and pivot kid since young but need MNC because my boots are whack.

both have comparable elasticity which I like. Curious about the lower profile of the strives. Durability is huge because I am going to kill them so hard.