Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsCielo X1 3.0
The SC Pacer v2 and Cielo X1 3.0 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Cielo X1 3.0 comes in at $275 — a $75 difference. The Cielo X1 3.0 is the lighter shoe at 6.8 oz versus 7.4 oz for the SC Pacer v2. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Cielo X1 3.0 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $200✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 6.8 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
