Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 29, 2023 · summarized
MixedAt about 90 miles still doesn't love the SC Trainer v2: the cushion is nice but the high-stack, rockered shoe feels clunky.
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Runners split on the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 29, 2023 · summarized
MixedAt about 90 miles still doesn't love the SC Trainer v2: the cushion is nice but the high-stack, rockered shoe feels clunky.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 16, 2023 · summarized
PositiveOver hill runs, a slow jog and a 12-miler, a 1:48 half marathoner found the SC Trainer v2 extremely squishy but stable enough once running, with forward momentum, though not light.
YouTube · kofuzi · Sep 5, 2023 · summarized
PositiveAn easy recovery run finished with strides, plus a marathon-effort workout of 2 x 5K after a warm-up. They found a comfortable, controlled ride with cushioning from heel to forefoot and a bit of pop in the strides, and say it shines at marathon effort. The upper fit true to size (their usual 9) and was padded in the right places, though at about 10 oz the shoe is on the heavier side and $180 is a lot of money. They see it as a versatile daily trainer.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 30, 2023 · summarized
PositiveOn a first 3.5-mile run near marathon pace, a newish runner found the SC Trainer v2 bouncy, lively and fairly stable, true to size, but loud for midfoot strikers and a little heavy.
Runners split on the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2. Many like its soft, comfortable, bouncy ride for easy and long runs, and some report several hundred miles of use. The most common complaint is that it wears out fast, with outsole wear and flattening foam, and some find it too soft, a little heavy and clunky at pace.
Of the 37 reviews with a clear verdict, 51% are positive, 27% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (9 reviews), heavy (4 reviews) and unstable (2 reviews). For example: A V1 fan loved the SC Trainer v2 until it broke down at 140 miles, bringing ankle and leg pain.
We collected and summarized 37 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.
Light, bouncy shoes for workouts and uptempo runs, ranked by real runners.