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SC Pacer v2vsEndorphin Elite 3
The SC Pacer v2 and Endorphin Elite 3 are both race shoes built for road running. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Endorphin Elite 3 comes in at $290 — a $90 difference. The Endorphin Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.2 oz versus 7.4 oz for the SC Pacer v2. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Endorphin Elite 3 — 8.9/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $200✓ | $290 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 7.2 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 | 39.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
