Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsMagnify Nitro 3
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Magnify Nitro 3 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Magnify Nitro 3 comes in at $160 — a $40 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Magnify Nitro 3. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Magnify Nitro 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
