Head-to-Head
SC Pacer v2vsTriumph 23
The SC Pacer v2 is a race shoe while the Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Pacer v2 retails for $200 while the Triumph 23 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The SC Pacer v2 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.3 oz for the Triumph 23. In our ratings, the SC Pacer v2 edges out the Triumph 23 — 8.9/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.3 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
