Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsSupernova Rise 3
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Supernova Rise 3 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Supernova Rise 3 comes in at $140 — a $60 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Supernova Rise 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
