Head-to-Head
Supernova Prima 2vsSC Pacer v2
The Supernova Prima 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe. The Supernova Prima 2 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 9.8 oz for the Supernova Prima 2. In our ratings, the Supernova Prima 2 edges out the SC Pacer v2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 7.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
