The New Balance FuelCell SC Pacer v2 is one of two carbon plate running shoes in the New Balance range, and is a lighter and more agile alternative to the flagship SC Elite v4. It has a more direct ride and lower stack than most modern racers, and is also more affordable than other super-shoes.
However, while the Pacer v2 might win some runners over from the New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4, it struggles to compete with the best racers from other brands, with some top options like the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris and On Cloudboom Strike LS actually being lighter while having higher stack heights and more propulsive rides.
