Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsGel Cumulus 28
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $55 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.9/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
