Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsEndorphin Speed 5
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Endorphin Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Endorphin Speed 5 comes in at $175 — a $25 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.4 oz for the Endorphin Speed 5. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Endorphin Speed 5 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.4 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 | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
