New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Reviews

They find the Elite v4 really comfy and very bouncy for long runs and tempos, so they plan to skip upgrading to the v5.

They wore the Elite v4 for a flat 100-mile race and felt comfortable throughout, and plan to use the v5 for a 50 miler.

A 4E runner made the SC Elite v4 work (half size up in 2E) and ran a 3:30 PB at CIM; it felt comfortable and still propelled them forward when tired.

Reliable and comfortable over 22-26 miles, with an extra push forward, and two testers ran marathon PBs in it. Not for runners who want to feel really fast on race day. Try the width and size first.

A runner with extremely flat, wide feet says the regular-width SC Elite v4 is the best fitting shoe they've worn; springy, though it doesn't feel fast due to the weight.

A ~200 lb runner in the 11 wide finds the SC Elite v4 bouncy and aggressive yet protective enough, a bit soft for fast track reps but ideal for road.

After a first 10K, a recreational runner with slightly wide feet calls the SC Elite v4 a major upgrade from the RC Elite v2: taller, more responsive and somehow more comfortable.

Two testers wore these for the New York City Marathon (not raced), with over 60 miles on one pair at review time. They describe a bouncy, fast-feeling, comfortable ride, a wide, secure upper, no traction problems, and feet that felt great over several hours. Negatives are the weight, heavy for a race shoe (about 7 oz in a women's 7.5, over 9 oz in a larger pair), and a felt-like tongue. They see it suiting many runners who want a plated racer that is comfortable.