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SC Pacer v2vsAlphafly 3
The SC Pacer v2 and Alphafly 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Alphafly 3 comes in at $285 — a $85 difference. The Alphafly 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.0 oz versus 7.4 oz for the SC Pacer v2. Both score 8.9/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200✓ | $285 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 7.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
