Head-to-Head
Wave Rider 29vsSC Pacer v2
The Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe while the SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe. The Wave Rider 29 retails for $150 while the SC Pacer v2 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Wave Rider 29. In our ratings, the Wave Rider 29 edges out the SC Pacer v2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz | 7.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
