Head-to-Head
Adizero Boston 13vsSC Pacer v2
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the SC Pacer v2 comes in at $200 — a $40 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Adizero Boston 13. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the SC Pacer v2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 7.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
