New Balance SC Elite V4: A Major Disappointment! ❌
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- čas přidán 26. 02. 2024
- Looking for honest, unbiased feedback on the New Balance SC Elite V4? Look no further! In this video, we dive deep into why the New Balance SC Elite V4 might not live up to your expectations, despite all the hype surrounding it.
We discuss the various aspects of the shoe, including its design, performance, and overall quality. Join us as we dissect its features and highlight its shortcomings, providing you with an objective perspective.
With our thorough analysis, we aim to shed light on why the New Balance SC Elite V4 has turned out to be a major disappointment for many athletics enthusiasts. Whether you're an avid runner, a fitness enthusiast, or simply interested in quality athletic footwear, this review is a must-watch.
Our intention is not to discourage or discredit the brand, but to provide an honest evaluation to help viewers make informed decisions. We believe that transparency is crucial when it comes to product reviews, allowing consumers to make educated choices based on their personal preferences and requirements.
Watching this video will give you an inside look into the New Balance SC Elite V4's strengths and weaknesses, enabling you to determine if it aligns with your needs and expectations. So, before you make any purchasing decisions, make sure to check out this comprehensive review!
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I have 50 miles in my pair. I have a slightly wider foot, so the upper is comfortable and appreciated. I've had zero heel rub. The foam seems to break in around 20 miles, which is odd for peba, but it did. It's more of a cruiser but has enough pop to keep you going at marathon or half marathon pace. I have the Adidas Pro 3, Saucony Pro 3, Vaporfly 2, and Alphafly 1 to compare to.
Glad no heel rub - I will hit 50 with mine at the race so be interesting to see
Couldn’t agree more with you Thomas, I also have about 40ish miles in mine as well with no issues whatsoever
I've tried it in-store, even ran on the treadmill in it. That's when my infatuation for it just ended and walked out the store empty handed. And then I saw previews and early reviews on the new Asics Metaspeed Sky / Edge Paris. Now, that's a supershoe I'm falling really hard for now.
We will be awaiting for your verdict . Every opinion is partially or totally subjective . I am not an expert or elite runner . Just had a run with it , and loved that it can follow every pace , and give an average joe runner, the feeling that he can go on at a fast or slow pace . Just says : go on , we got more juice .. imagine what it can do for more higher caliber runners !! Enjoy the run , and keep rolling ! We are enjoying your vids !
Thank you
Great video Chris, was a possible future purchase so I will watch how this works for you in a race with interest...
I’ll report back for sure
It’s giving SC Trainer V3.
Would you recommend this for training and long runs. I’m 220lbs 1.88m 😅
Be interesting to hear a run update for the Cielo X1
coming thursday
@@FordyRuns about time🧐😂. Keep up the good work 👍
Interesting reflection. I'm not a elite runner, I will buy the NB fuelcell Rebel v4. Like to Fordy. Cheers.
Rebel is a good shoe
I have 120 miles on my sc elite and I love them. Zero heel rub, never bought the old version but when I did try them on didn’t feel great. But the new version looks amazing and feels even better. Wide toe box and wider platform equals better ride.
I personally loved these shoes When I first got them. First 10 miles or so were fantastic. Poppy, bouncy, springy, and I don’t understand the weight comment, because these were so light for me, at first I was afraid the delivery box might be empty. I never weighed them, so, I’m probably wrong, but I loved everything about these shoes AT FIRST, with only exception being the silicon potholder style outsole which seemed to collapse/squish either one direction or the other. Loved them, until the foam started forming to my feet and the edges started digging into the insole insert, which in turn started digging its edges into the front part of my arches and gave me massive blisters. I heard the new alpha flies have similar issues for some runners … I don’t know. But, I tried taping down the insert to no avail. The sides of the midsoles flare up there I think to try to give some stability, but ends up digging into my foot. These also made me pronate like crazy. Not enough stability. I was never going to race in them, just for use doing tempo and strides, and they were great for that until the massive half dollar sized blisters they made. Doh. I actually like them so much, I’m eagerly waiting for the sc trainers with hope they won’t have the same blister issue.
Makes sense that if you really liked V3 - which many people didn't - that you wouldn't get on with V4 as it is very different. You may well find it comes alive more when you push the pace.
Let’s see
Your main complaint is in line with mine, Fordy. I decided against the Elite v4 because it was too much like the v3, even with the switch in foams. I see the Elites as more of a tempo/marathon pace workout shoe than I do a racer personally.
at the mo it doesnt feel like that marathon supershoe I am after
I just got a pair of sc elite v3 and 2 runs later and I’m in love first real carbon plated shoes that fit me perfectly I’m a wide footed runner and I’ve tried a one of other carbon plated shoes hoka carbon x2 too tight in toe box and I have a ASICS magic speed 2 and sc elite v3 feels like worlds better and I’m really liking the low prices you can get sc elite v3
This one or the new Plated Brooks? Which one do you think have more pop?
Brooks for the half for sure this though I need to put into a race to see but sitting here the brooks for a half
I run most of my training in Vivo barefoot which I feel really strengthens my feet. I find many of the carbon racing shoes too bouncy and unstable. Can you please recommend some shoes for marathon racing where I can feel the ground a bit?
hyperion from brooks
@@FordyRuns Thanks Chris. I was also looking at the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 as they look more like traditional running shoes, but with a carbon plate.
Metaspeed Sky version 1 had an almost racing flat feel for a carbon plated shoe. It's a better shoe than the Sky+ which added more foam under the ball of the foot in my opinion. Metaspeed Edge or Edge+ might be better still (never tried them).
You should get the rebel
I think 270g is still on the light side. 300 and over then yeah I can see some might.
I put off buying the prime x strung v2 because of the reviews but now I've ran it myself long distance it just disappears on my feet and cant say the weight even enters my mind.
Obviously where that weight is may make a difference on each show.
yeah lets see in a race if i notice
Wearing it for a marathon this weekend so I’ll let you know if it’s too heavy 😂. I’ve got about 30 miles on them and so far no rubbing. They did take a few runs to break in.
let me know!!!!!
Yea let us knoww!!
@@FordyRuns Marathon done and shoes were great. No rubbing at all. I bonked around mile 20, but not the shoes fault 🤣
Holding out for the Pacer V2...
Good shout
Is weight info correct? Just saw another review of US10.5 being 229g, and in another one in US9 with 225g.
its a US 11 and I weighed them but happy to re do
Not a knock on you Fordy it's just different reviews sayng different things and 25-30g is noticable.@@FordyRuns
@@justoutlaw6423all good mate ❤
I love the SC elite 3 and run in the trainer, too. Which is where maybe a philosoohy ch a nge for NB. Maybe the Elite v4 replaces both the elite v3 AND the SC Trainer. Andthe elite v3 was not quite enough for most runners to complete the marsthon distancs so just a little more protection needed. Good for 2023 miles but not 26 miles.
So replace sc elite 3 and sc trainer v2 with ins shoe: SC elite v4. Not a" racy' but handles the distance better. And maybe the SC Pacer gets bumped up a few grams too. Boom! 1/2 Marathon shoe.
Someone’s not getting asked back to NY this year 😂. Just a joke Fordy. Thanks for the review mate.
Any time!
Doesn’t feel heavy when you’re running
Dear New Balance please send fordy a pair of the new rebel v4, I’d go the endorphin pro 4 over these simply on the price alone.
It's not a fast racing shoe but it is a great training /racing shoe and I actually like the new shoes that are similar to this..
you are right at the mo I am thinking great long run training show BUT its £260 which is a lot for a training shoe
The shoe is simply quietly fantastic !!!
I’ll find out in my next race and let you know if my initial thoughts were wrong
260 quid is a bit heavy. 160 might be worth a punt. But for 260 im going alphafly/ vaporfly.
Yeah
Always get shoes on sale, never paying 260/270 for any shoe! You’ll get them close to have price a few months after release
Looks good but abit too pricy for me.
Is a lot of money
Looks really good though.
Brought a pair in Australia for $350 so about 180 pounds. Ran 30k out the box and no issues. Not sure i would pay the UK price.
I’m looking forward to racing in them
SC elite V4 or the rebel v4? Starting to lite jog but mostly gonna use it for work (standing hours)
👍 trust in you, mate. We will see....🤷♂️
why the doubt?
@@FordyRuns I meant that I will wait for your final response after you have triem in a race...especially confort and weight after so manco miles at race pace
I'm really hoping the SC trainer is more to your liking. For all of us.
I like that shoe, trained in it for the NYC marathon
makes me worry about the rebel v4...
lot of hype on that shoe.... no comment (yet)
yes waiting for you review before i pull the trigger..@@FordyRuns
looking forward to your take on that one@@FordyRuns
the heels a problem for sure . my only gripe
It’s not great
V3 was personally a massive disappointment for me so much i wouldn't even think about paying £260 pounds for these
Never been interested in New Balance shoes for some reason, just don't get excited by them.
Why do I get the feeling this shoe will surprise you on race day, but feels like a more half/Marathon shoe, any distance less than that and it will probably disappoint.
Let’s see
This shoe SUCKS…as a “super shoe”. If they rolled it out as a Superblast type. Do it all daily trainer…then ok. The weight/tongue are atrocious. It’s not explosive/aggressive. It’s a regular daily and stable trainer, with s super shoe price tag.
The Cielo is what this shoe thinks it is. The weight is forgiven in that shoe for a “wow factor”. The V4 simply doesn’t have that.
Love the strength of opinion thanks
40mm stack 😂😂 calling for trouble. It shud never go above 35