New Balance - FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

They're my favourite in my rotation which is currently the Novablast 5, SuperComp v3 and Kayano 30 as well as the Vomero Plus

To me SC Elite v3 fits in this category. It’s not quite a racer but it can pick up in a long run well enough.

Hey everyone! I own and have tested many New Balance in 2E and 4E sizes, and they have still been too narrow for my square feet. I decided to buy two pairs of SC Elite v3, one in D and one in 2E. I can confirm what I have always assumed - they are 100% identical. The outsole/midsole is exactly the same in all dimensions. The insole is the same, same identification text on it and everything. But what shocked me the most is that even the upper is identical! I first tested them subjectively by putting them on, and felt zero difference. I have then done some objective testing by measuring the upper in various places relaxed and equally stretched - it is the same… So.. New Balance makes nice shoes, and their quality is generally better than the competitors. But don’t buy them because they offer wide sizing, because they really don’t. For running shoes, I can recommend everyone with wide feet grab Brooks Glycerin Max 1 before stock runs out.

I already did it for Rebel, 1080 and now the Trainer v3. They are identical.

If only you were able to find them, it would be New Balance RC Elite v2. Those shoes were fantastic for beginner marathoners. Exceptional comfort and a good bit of propulsion, too. v3 and v4 are similar from comfort perspective and are relatively lightweight, so you will be good with them, too. Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 — outstanding option. That's my go to racer. V4 has become slightly more aggressive, although still very stable and comfortable. It also has better upper. If you can still find v3, go for it, otherwise v4 is a great option as well. Hoka Mach X2 / X3. Amazingly comfortable and propulsive trainer with a towering stack of around 45mm in the heel. X3 has better and more safe heel collar, but it's slightly heavier. X2 can be a nightmare for some runners, so I was able to put a small patch to the heel to prevent achilles rubbing. Worked like a charm and added almost no weight at all. Go for Mach X3 if you can find it to avoid this fuss. The shoe is truly great. Adidas Evo SL, Asics Superblast 2 — traditional safe bets for an efficient tempo long run.

SC Elite v3 for my last two marathons \*same pair\* and I didn't regret a thing. They're just so smooth.

IMO the greatest benefit to carbon shoes are how they help with training and that’s why you’re seeing a lot of new records. Most runners think of carbon shoes as the racing versions of those shoes, but most companies also make a trainer version of the same shoe that are more durable. I’ve found that I can do my training runs in those shoes with less impact on my body or with the same amount of impact at a faster pace. Less impact helps recovery and helps to do longer runs more easily during a training block. My last version of the elite trainer v3 got 1200km of use so they’re also quite durable for the price.

They do them in a wide (2E) as well, was the only option for me. They’re super comfy and I used them in a 10 km race and they felt really fast. Planning on using the for my marathon as well.

Janji Trail Half Tights 8”. I don’t think I’ll ever wear a different type of shorts for a race ever again. ***Edit*** read the post too fast and thought it said shorts… Half marathons: Hoka Cielos Marathons: New Balance SuperComp Elites

I train in the adrenalines (have run in those shoes for 20 years) but I race in the Vaporfly or NB SC Elite. Just ran my first marathon in 3:31 in the NB and they did great, very stable.

If you’re unsure about plated shoes because you think they’re too ‘aggressive’, try the ASICS S4+ Yogiri, it’s great. Another good option is the NB Fuel Cell Supercomp Elite, or the Trainer version. All of these I highly recommend for a good marathon shoe that’s more stable and less aggressive.

If you’re unsure about plated shoes because you think they’re too ‘aggressive’, try the ASICS S4+ Yogiri, it’s great. Another good option is the NB Fuel Cell Supercomp Elite, or the Trainer version. All of these I highly recommend for a good marathon shoe that’s more stable and less aggressive.