Loved my v2, bought it second hand for 80€. Never in my life would I buy a trainer for 270€ (which are 230gbp)! NB is absolutely mental for their pricing in Europe. The shoe costs 100 bucks more here than in the US.
I bought two pairs of V1 from outlet for CAD100. Recently got the endorphin pro 2 and Mizuno flash 2 at similar price as well. If you don't need the latest model you can still get running shoes for reasonable price.
Superblast v1 and v2 made me stop trying other supertrainers. For me, no one delivers what they do in terms of marathon training. SC trainer v3 might be one more shoe I pass by even looking a good shoe
Haven’t ran in this one but from the looks and review they made this one more of an actually trainer. Luckily I have 2 pair of V2s, I race and do my long runs in the V2.
Many says that running shoes are expensive. I think it's one of the cheapest exercise/sport you can do. I mean, a good mountainbike cost from 3000 euro up to 10000. If you play golf you have to buy the clubs and a membership. Waterskiing, you have to have a boat that cost a lot and gas to run it etc etc. So to pay 200-250 euro for a really good pair of running shoes is actually really cheap :)
I have a "normal" shaped foot and I loved V1. V3 is a little tight in the toe box. A little rubbing on my big toe. Hopefully with a little stretching out that will go away.
It's another shoe that sounds awesome but I'd never use. Long runs with pace I use an older pair of Vaporfly's and long runs without I head to the trails and use the Trabuco Max 2.
Just bought the Hyperion max 2 after your review, 600km in my SB1 and still going strong, terrifying in the wet tho! Hyperion here tomorrow so we shall see! £230 just seems very top tier for a DT
That is an insane price for any shoe. It's priced at $249 CDN which is about 142gbp; if priced the same it would be over $400 CDN. I could go on holiday for that...
Thanks for the review Fordy! I've been on the fence on this one. You compared the SC Trainer v3 to the Kinvaro Pro which is a very stiff shoe. How would you compare it to the Nike Zoom Fly 5? I'm trying to see if the SC v3 gets a little less firm after break in period. Thanks
Ok, I took the plunge, reasons being, I already have the elite but don’t want to wear them all of the time, the other options you provided aren’t available in 2e (at least in Australia), I have the Mach 6 in 2e but still found it too tight across the foot compared to this and other 2e shoes.
Thanks for review..in Malaysia is about USD180 after conversion. So have no idea why its priced so expensive in the UK! Been seeing so many polarising reviews on this, you're one the first to like it while others like Yowana seem to can it by saying these are unremarkable. Ive ordered mine should be getting it soon..looking forward to run in them. I really wonder if the price of the shoes clouds the actual feeling how these are to run in? Would the reviews be favourable if say it was priced at USD150 for example?
Thanks for this review! Strongly considering this one. Never owned an SC Trainer before, but I'm a fan of NBs, in general, & have owned several other NB models before, including currently the Rebel V4 and the SC Elite 3. I've really loved the SC Elite 3 and am slowly warming up to the Rebel V4, even though the ride is a wee bit firmer than ideal for me. I'm hoping the SC Trainer feels slightly more cushiony than the Rebel V4. How would you compare the relative cushiness of the SC Trainer 3 vs. the Rebel V4? Is there really a cushioning difference or is energy return more where the differences are noticeable? (Note: I'd also consider the Superblast, but I much more prefer shoes with less drop (6MM's or less), such as NBs, Hokas, and Altras.)
nice spearmint colour, do you remember Pacers sweets Chris? LOL. love your honesty again budd, won't be for me at that price, running is slowly becoming a rich person's sport, shoes, clothing etc. but then i do have 15 pairs so I'm poor 🤣🤣
I loved V2. Didn’t try V1. Anyway, this new one arrived this morning, looks great. I have a 20% off code at Sportshoes thank god, I wouldn’t pay £230, to be honest no running trainers are worth that price 🤣🤣Giving them a blast on my long run tomorrow just to ruin them in the rain
🤣🤣🤣🤣 New Balance prices in Europe in the last year or two completely out of touch. And they are still second tier shoes, especially with their peba foam. Blend this, blend that. But you pay an arm and a leg for that. The only "reasonably priced" (not, but better than other models) shoe is Rebel, but nowhere to be found. Sold in less than few weeks.
You might have mentioned this, but the UK price is $100 more than that US price for these. I think they've priced themselves into a corner with the Balos which is also overpriced and so you get silly numbers like these.
One thing that does maybe work in favour of this show is the very limited number of Superblasts available....which is probably not a reason to buy this shoe at this price
Thanks for this review. I’m a die hard fan of all ASICS, and specially the superblasts. Currently training for Sydney Marathon and I just can’t find the superblast2 back on stock with enough time before race day 😭😭 - allegedly they will have inventory back on 09/01, just 2 weeks before. 😭 anywho, I’m looking for a temporary remedy and this review helped me to explore this option. I hope it works, because I tried the Saucony 2 weeks ago and KILLED my feet and legs🥹
Not a comment on the shoes, but, Ben's legs look tiny and out of proportion when you're doing the low-down camera shots of the shoes - his body also looks elongated adding to the disproportionality - made me smile..............a lot!!! 🤣😂🤣
Would you prefer running a marathon in the SC Trainer V3 or Superblast 2? I managed to get my hands on both but I’m not sure which one I want to wear for Chicago, and which to return. SC Trainer feels like a lot less shoe, but the Superblast feels bouncier. I’ll finish somewhere around 3:50
Chris, in the states the SC Trainer v3 and the Hyperion Max2 are basically the same price. Does the Trainer v3 get the edge in that case or are you still giving it to Hyperion Max2?
this would then come down to preferred ride. the HM2 breaks in after a longer period of time and would suit mid to heel strikers more than the SC which is softer
I didn't like V2 so don't see any reason to try V3..V1 was the best of them and I have 3pr of them..1 of the best long run shoes I've used..if they had just took 3mm off the heel it would have been nearly perfect..for me NB ruined the entire fuel cell line with these new versions of the elite,the trainer and the rebels..fortunately I anticipated this change and stocked up on the good stuff before they were gone..
Why are they so expensive to buy in the UK? I don’t understand haha! 239 quid compared to 180 dollars is an enormous difference in price. To be honest I thought it was a mistake on their website at first and they would correct it 😂
What is the bounciest daily trainer out there.. I love the superblast for long runs . And the 3rd gen Novablast for daily, but now the changed the shoe I need help picking another…. HELP!!!!! 😂
How do they fit the same as the rebel and elite v4s? I got an 11 in both and they fit perfect, I’ve had others say to go a half size up and sounds like that was what you’d recommend too?
Gosh guys...You really got robbed over there at £230... Here in NZ is at nz$350 which is only nz$50 after the exchange from us$180. Converting the UK to nz will cost me nearly nz$500!!!! That's nuts!
Loved my v2, bought it second hand for 80€.
Never in my life would I buy a trainer for 270€ (which are 230gbp)! NB is absolutely mental for their pricing in Europe. The shoe costs 100 bucks more here than in the US.
Totally agree it’s a lot of money
I bought two pairs of V1 from outlet for CAD100. Recently got the endorphin pro 2 and Mizuno flash 2 at similar price as well. If you don't need the latest model you can still get running shoes for reasonable price.
100%
Superblast v1 and v2 made me stop trying other supertrainers. For me, no one delivers what they do in terms of marathon training. SC trainer v3 might be one more shoe I pass by even looking a good shoe
Haven’t ran in this one but from the looks and review they made this one more of an actually trainer. Luckily I have 2 pair of V2s, I race and do my long runs in the V2.
It's crazy how the pricing is so different. The SC Trainer v3 and Hyperion Max 2 are the price in the US at $180 and the Superblast is $200.
I agree with you Fordy. I get it a superblast 2 and it is really amazing.
Thank you
I have three pairs of Version 2. I have two in the hole after I wear out the pair I’m using now. I have these in the same colorway and I love them.
Nice one Fordy! Love your honesty.. would have considered these if like you said they were priced different..
thank you
Many says that running shoes are expensive. I think it's one of the cheapest exercise/sport you can do. I mean, a good mountainbike cost from 3000 euro up to 10000. If you play golf you have to buy the clubs and a membership. Waterskiing, you have to have a boat that cost a lot and gas to run it etc etc. So to pay 200-250 euro for a really good pair of running shoes is actually really cheap :)
waiting on mine to come, think I got it at a steal with a code I had for $130 USD. Will be my first carbon plate as I'm a newer runner.
I have a "normal" shaped foot and I loved V1. V3 is a little tight in the toe box. A little rubbing on my big toe. Hopefully with a little stretching out that will go away.
yeah let them break in
It's another shoe that sounds awesome but I'd never use. Long runs with pace I use an older pair of Vaporfly's and long runs without I head to the trails and use the Trabuco Max 2.
Yep whatever works right
Just bought the Hyperion max 2 after your review, 600km in my SB1 and still going strong, terrifying in the wet tho!
Hyperion here tomorrow so we shall see! £230 just seems very top tier for a DT
Enjoy
@@FordyRuns I forgot to ask, did you say your running the Yorkshire marathon in York in oct?
Thank you for the review!
My pleasure!
That is an insane price for any shoe. It's priced at $249 CDN which is about 142gbp; if priced the same it would be over $400 CDN. I could go on holiday for that...
exactly!
Ran 1 time in these and returned them. Not a heel striker friendly shoe. I felt like I was fighting it the whole time!
great feedback thanks
I wish they worked because I did like the bounce of the foam!
Thanks for the review Fordy! I've been on the fence on this one. You compared the SC Trainer v3 to the Kinvaro Pro which is a very stiff shoe. How would you compare it to the Nike Zoom Fly 5? I'm trying to see if the SC v3 gets a little less firm after break in period. Thanks
I hate the zoom fly 5
Ok, I took the plunge, reasons being, I already have the elite but don’t want to wear them all of the time, the other options you provided aren’t available in 2e (at least in Australia), I have the Mach 6 in 2e but still found it too tight across the foot compared to this and other 2e shoes.
Thanks for review..in Malaysia is about USD180 after conversion. So have no idea why its priced so expensive in the UK! Been seeing so many polarising reviews on this, you're one the first to like it while others like Yowana seem to can it by saying these are unremarkable. Ive ordered mine should be getting it soon..looking forward to run in them.
I really wonder if the price of the shoes clouds the actual feeling how these are to run in? Would the reviews be favourable if say it was priced at USD150 for example?
Thanks for this review! Strongly considering this one. Never owned an SC Trainer before, but I'm a fan of NBs, in general, & have owned several other NB models before, including currently the Rebel V4 and the SC Elite 3. I've really loved the SC Elite 3 and am slowly warming up to the Rebel V4, even though the ride is a wee bit firmer than ideal for me. I'm hoping the SC Trainer feels slightly more cushiony than the Rebel V4. How would you compare the relative cushiness of the SC Trainer 3 vs. the Rebel V4? Is there really a cushioning difference or is energy return more where the differences are noticeable? (Note: I'd also consider the Superblast, but I much more prefer shoes with less drop (6MM's or less), such as NBs, Hokas, and Altras.)
Love my rebel v4 but would never consider paying that money for those
nice spearmint colour, do you remember Pacers sweets Chris? LOL. love your honesty again budd, won't be for me at that price, running is slowly becoming a rich person's sport, shoes, clothing etc. but then i do have 15 pairs so I'm poor 🤣🤣
spearmint i like this colourway!
I loved V2. Didn’t try V1. Anyway, this new one arrived this morning, looks great. I have a 20% off code at Sportshoes thank god, I wouldn’t pay £230, to be honest no running trainers are worth that price 🤣🤣Giving them a blast on my long run tomorrow just to ruin them in the rain
🤣🤣🤣🤣 New Balance prices in Europe in the last year or two completely out of touch. And they are still second tier shoes, especially with their peba foam. Blend this, blend that. But you pay an arm and a leg for that. The only "reasonably priced" (not, but better than other models) shoe is Rebel, but nowhere to be found. Sold in less than few weeks.
They are v expensive for some reason
@@FordyRunsYeah, greed (maybe retailers, maybe NB) and overconfidence.
Why is it so expensive in UK? It's only 180 dollars right?
@@arvinsandiego2686 In the EU is also extremely expensive. I think it's ca 250 € or something. And it's not even full peba foam. Ridiculous
Wtf! They are $180 in the USA they should be like 150-160 pounds in UK 🇬🇧 money damn
You might have mentioned this, but the UK price is $100 more than that US price for these.
I think they've priced themselves into a corner with the Balos which is also overpriced and so you get silly numbers like these.
Update: you did mention it
One thing that does maybe work in favour of this show is the very limited number of Superblasts available....which is probably not a reason to buy this shoe at this price
agreed
Thanks for this review. I’m a die hard fan of all ASICS, and specially the superblasts. Currently training for Sydney Marathon and I just can’t find the superblast2 back on stock with enough time before race day 😭😭 - allegedly they will have inventory back on 09/01, just 2 weeks before. 😭 anywho, I’m looking for a temporary remedy and this review helped me to explore this option. I hope it works, because I tried the Saucony 2 weeks ago and KILLED my feet and legs🥹
Not a comment on the shoes, but, Ben's legs look tiny and out of proportion when you're doing the low-down camera shots of the shoes - his body also looks elongated adding to the disproportionality - made me smile..............a lot!!! 🤣😂🤣
I’m glad you said he’s deformed
@@FordyRuns I didn't actually say that, but feel free to use it to roast Ben whenever - I'll just pmsl when I'm out running! 😂
Could you compare these to hoka mach X2 with is best for marathon training or marathon racing
Would you prefer running a marathon in the SC Trainer V3 or Superblast 2? I managed to get my hands on both but I’m not sure which one I want to wear for Chicago, and which to return. SC Trainer feels like a lot less shoe, but the Superblast feels bouncier. I’ll finish somewhere around 3:50
Superblast 2
Chris, in the states the SC Trainer v3 and the Hyperion Max2 are basically the same price. Does the Trainer v3 get the edge in that case or are you still giving it to Hyperion Max2?
this would then come down to preferred ride. the HM2 breaks in after a longer period of time and would suit mid to heel strikers more than the SC which is softer
What about if you are in the US? SC Trainer is cheaper than SuperBlast by $20.
Then it’s an option
Good morning. First Like to Fordy. Have a great day.
I didn't like V2 so don't see any reason to try V3..V1 was the best of them and I have 3pr of them..1 of the best long run shoes I've used..if they had just took 3mm off the heel it would have been nearly perfect..for me NB ruined the entire fuel cell line with these new versions of the elite,the trainer and the rebels..fortunately I anticipated this change and stocked up on the good stuff before they were gone..
Thanks for sharing
I ordered this but I live in the US so my price is better. I loved the v2. Asics shoes are too narrow for my feet.
The superblast will fit, I’m a wide foot gang member and can confirm. My 9.5 superblast is wider than my 9.5 wide novablast 4.
What wrong with me, I would buy a shoe just because it looks awesome!
Why are they so expensive to buy in the UK? I don’t understand haha! 239 quid compared to 180 dollars is an enormous difference in price.
To be honest I thought it was a mistake on their website at first and they would correct it 😂
Yeah it’s nuts
@@FordyRuns agreed! And thanks for all your content mate, you inspire me to get out and run, cheers!
Will they disqualify me if i stop during a run?
What is the bounciest daily trainer out there.. I love the superblast for long runs . And the 3rd gen Novablast for daily, but now the changed the shoe I need help picking another…. HELP!!!!! 😂
Is Endorphin Speed still the best allrounder?
Have a watch of our super shoe shoot out
Would you use the Hyperion max 2 as a Long run shoe(I didn’t like original Superblast) thanks.
Yes, definitely
@@FordyRuns great stuff, thanks. Better get them delivered to work then instead of home underneath the watchful eye of the wife🤐😂
Bit greedy of new balance to make a superblast competitor but charge more for it.
Yeah 🤣
How do they fit the same as the rebel and elite v4s? I got an 11 in both and they fit perfect, I’ve had others say to go a half size up and sounds like that was what you’d recommend too?
Yep I’m always 0.5 up in NB
What moto raceway was that?
I’m a US customer and was able to get these half off the $180. Is that enough reason to get this over the SB2?
No buy SB2
@@joebryant4654 how did you get 50% off?
How did you get them half off?
@@Jordanllam via my running club
Gosh guys...You really got robbed over there at £230... Here in NZ is at nz$350 which is only nz$50 after the exchange from us$180. Converting the UK to nz will cost me nearly nz$500!!!! That's nuts!
Pricing is worst in Australia $360 for the elite or $330 for the trainer 🤯
Ffs
That shoe is 250$ here in the USA
SC is $180 www.newbalance.com/fuelcell-supercomp-trainer/#
the question, ignore price and which gives the best time. £160-200-230 who cares if you bang a new PB
lets go PB hunting
New Balance sizing is a joke. Well done for calling it out.
Thank you
Fits TTS in US and euro sizes, right?
Not for me
I’ll book mark the video and come back and have a look for Black Friday 2025 when maybe we’ll have a sensible UK price for it…
100%
Better than Boston 12?
Not at the price point
@@FordyRuns money aside? I am a US resident
They should name the company bricks not brooks , if you don’t like a super firm shoe, you’ll be real sad that you bought the Hyperion
what about hyperion max 2 tried them?
Import duties?
Maybe who knows
£230. New Balance think we are mugs? Unbelievable. Will never buy their shoes again out of principle. Disgusting
its a shame it is so expensive as its a good shoe
What are you talking about 230 pounds it’s only 180 dollars in the US? 😂😂😂
That price is a P take compared to the US price. 230 quid is 293 dollars!! They are jokers
20 miles rice??!