Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsVelocity Nitro 4
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Velocity Nitro 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $60 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.0 oz for the Velocity Nitro 4. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Velocity Nitro 4 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
