Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 8, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 205 lb first-time marathoner wore out the SC Trainer v2 after 233 miles; comfortable, bouncy and disappeared on the foot, with no heel slip, before the midsole and outsole gave out.
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Runners split on the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 8, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA 205 lb first-time marathoner wore out the SC Trainer v2 after 233 miles; comfortable, bouncy and disappeared on the foot, with no heel slip, before the midsole and outsole gave out.
YouTube · Yowana · Jan 10, 2024 · summarized
PositiveSeveral long runs of 20-plus miles (including a 22-miler), some structured workouts and a 10-mile treadmill run. They found it soft, bouncy and comfortable for long runs, easy to run in at paces up to marathon pace, and a forgiving pick for newer half and marathon trainees. The upper is only okay, with average lockdown and a slightly scratchy material, and it felt too soft on the treadmill. Durability looked poor: the lateral outsole rubber was worn flat and the foam showed some degradation by the 50-something-mile mark.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 19, 2023 · summarized
PositiveA 100 kg runner finds the SC Trainer v2 stable enough and a comfortable recovery shoe, though the foam compressed noticeably after about 100 km.
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.