Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsNeo Zen 2
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $40 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
