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Bouncy, stable and roomy in the toe box; the main downsides are weight and some heel slip.
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YouTube · Bertram · Aug 12, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAbout 100 miles outdoors, including dirt, and on the treadmill, with little wear and no grip problems. They found the ride bouncy, plush and lively, with a very wide upper, and rate it well for bigger runners (they are 6'6" and 215 lb) and anyone slower than a 3:30 marathon. Downsides are the weight (about 9 oz in a size 13), heel hot spots that can cause blisters but eased with use, and a very small tongue.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 15, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 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.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 5, 2024 · summarized
NegativeAn SC Trainer v2 fan was disappointed by the SC Elite v4: it felt heavy and lacked pep, and a 16-mile run left them completely spent.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 1, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOn a first 6-mile run the SC Elite v4's PEBA FuelCell gave immense energy return and a stable, friendly ride, though it's a little heavy for a super shoe.
YouTube · Believe in the Run · Jan 8, 2024 · summarized
PositiveTwo 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.
Most runners find the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 bouncy, comfortable and stable, with a roomy toe box that suits wider feet, and good for long road runs and marathons. The main downsides are weight and some heel slip or rubbing. A few find the low drop and short tongue awkward.
Of the 31 reviews with a clear verdict, 77% are positive, 16% mixed and 6% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (1 review). For example: An SC Trainer v2 fan was disappointed by the SC Elite v4: it felt heavy and lacked pep, and a 16-mile run left them completely spent.
We collected and summarized 31 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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