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Responsive, stable and protective; scattered complaints include foam going dead at high mileage.
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Showing 6 reviews mentioning comfortable fit Show all
Blog · Believe in the Run – Meaghan Murray, Thomas Neuberger · summarized
PositiveA solid update to one of a favorite daily trainers, designed for the marathoner: comfort for tired legs plus a responsive, bouncy ride for weekend long runs. Fans of v1 and v2 should be happy.
Blog · Runner’s World UK – Ali Ball · summarized
PositiveA firm yet cushioned ride, subtle rocker and secure lockdown that had her looking forward to every run, which is rare for a heavy tester. Her main contention is the 'eye-watering' £230 price.
Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas, Andrea Myers, Nathan Brown (DPTs) · summarized
MixedB to A-: One tester's current choice for long runs and workouts, and another's go-to for tired legs and time on feet. One tester likes the ride, but toenail pain limited her to ≤8-mile runs.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 18, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAfter 30 miles of marathon training, a 205 lb runner in the 2E finds the SC Trainer v3's upper more comfortable than the v2's, with a padded tongue.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 8, 2024 · summarized
PositiveOn a first 10-miler, a reviewer found the SC Trainer v3 bouncy, protective and more stable than the v2, lighter and slightly firmer with a far better heel cup.
YouTube · Yowana · Jul 23, 2024 · summarized
MixedAbout 100 miles across two coasts, including a 20-mile double day and relaxed recovery runs. Comfortable, stable and protective, with a solid-looking outsole, but the ride felt unremarkable: firm at first, softening noticeably with miles, and best only between roughly 6:30 and 7:00 per mile. At around 310 g it is heavy, and they felt it is too much money for a plated workhorse. Suits someone wanting a smooth, non-aggressive plated long-run shoe.
Most runners like the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 as a responsive, stable and protective trainer for long runs and tempos, with an upper that several find more comfortable than the v2's. Complaints are scattered, such as a firm feel, foam going dead after high mileage, and a couple preferring other shoes.
Of the 23 reviews with a clear verdict, 65% are positive, 26% mixed and 9% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews) and blisters (1 review).
We collected and summarized 23 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.
