Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsGel Kayano 33
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 10.5 oz for the Gel Kayano 33. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Gel Kayano 33 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 10.5 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 | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
