Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsGuide 19
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $50 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Guide 19 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
