Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsGlideride Max 2
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Glideride Max 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Glideride Max 2 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.2 oz for the Glideride Max 2. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Glideride Max 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.2 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
