Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsSC Trainer v3
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the SC Trainer v3 comes in at $180 — a $20 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.8 oz for the SC Trainer v3. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 41 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
