Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsDeviate Nitro 4
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Deviate Nitro 4 is a speed trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Deviate Nitro 4 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.8 oz for the Deviate Nitro 4. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Deviate Nitro 4 — 8.9/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.8 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
