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Responsive, stable and protective; scattered complaints include foam going dead at high mileage.
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YouTube · Seeking Ultra · Dec 21, 2024 · summarized
MixedOver 100 miles across a few months, mostly long runs plus some faster work. The ride started firm and softened a little, feeling efficient and responsive on a wide, steady platform that holds up when tired. The tapered toebox and thin, rough insole caused blisters on wider feet, and the cushioning felt underwhelming for long runs. A versatile one-shoe option for narrower feet, though they found it overpriced.
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.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 5, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA runner enjoys the SC Trainer v3 for weekly long runs and feels the energy return, though the v2 felt more cushioned for long distances.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 19, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAfter a 21-mile run, a runner says the SC Trainer v3 performed exceptionally and felt very responsive.
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.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jul 27, 2024 · summarized
PositiveFinds the SC Trainer v3 closer to v1 than v2 but its own shoe: sturdier and more responsive than v2, and a chunkier, far more protective partner to the Rebel v4.
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.
