New Balance SuperComp Trainer - Is This a Gimmick?

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New Balance SuperComp Trainer - Is This a Gimmick?

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Күн бұрын

The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer is a tall stack height shoe with premium foam and a carbon fiber plate. It's so tall that it's illegal for pros to race in, which some may say is a cheap way of generating buzz. Does it even matter that it's this tall? Or is there an advantage for this kind of stack height.
0:00 intro
0:22 run testing
1:15 disclosures
1:34 specs
4:23 tall and squishy
7:38 pace testing
10:10 true to size
11:09 is it a gimmick?
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@trevord.6545 Жыл бұрын

Got these shoes for my in-between day long runs and recovery runs. Usually not one for crazy thick stack heights but these are a dream to run in. No complaints with the weight or stability

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

People get caught up in how tall they are, but they don’t feel like they’re tall

@Vendeteran Жыл бұрын

Trained up for my first marathon earlier in the year, these were released a week before race day. I was planning on running 3:30:00 and in my 1080s but these passed my wide foot test so I had to buy them. Took them for my taper run and loved them. Ended up going 3:19:00 for the marathon with a big negative split for the last 4kms @ low 4 min/kms. Safe to say I cannot recommend these enough and even for you tri-hards out there (takes one to know one 😉) very comfortable, durable and fast.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

congratulations on the PB!

@Vendeteran Жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi thank you brother! You and Seth are my go-to running gurus, thank you and keep up the great work!

@OxiSG Жыл бұрын

I just got these, they feel unlike anything else I’ve ran in, it’s an experience, very cool very weird, but awesome

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

glad you're enjoying them!

@marcusalasovic3378 2 жыл бұрын

If you look closely at min 11:19 you can see a nice side effect of the energy arc. Storing tiny fruits in there is no problem! Will definitely fit a handful of Kumquats in there… interesting shoe and great review though!!

@muchasgracias6976 2 жыл бұрын

lolz that was like a mrballen special. Mah bro you win the internet prize of the day.

@mareoh21 Жыл бұрын

😂 i had mine eating rocks.

@YJKart Жыл бұрын

This shoe pushes you to move. Can’t explain it but it makes you want to move! Really love it. Had to snip a lil bit of the extra fabric near inner ankle on one of the shoes..Really small snip and can’t see it from the outside. Really really propels you to move. Get a half size bigger. I felt stable in it. Love New balance shoes

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it’s working for you!

@xeiroe_gaming 2 жыл бұрын

this is easily my favorite shoe in my rotation now. fits my wide foot perfectly

@Jeancnantes Жыл бұрын

this shoe is true to size?

@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907 2 жыл бұрын

Love your review style Ko. You describe the shoe and tell us your personal experience with it and also how others might experience it.

@maitanicdao5152 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a pair yesterday,will be using them soon. I'm a big fan of high stacked midsole. they're very forgiving on my knees and been a fan of fuelcell.

@BosGaurus05 2 жыл бұрын

New Balance is the best running shoe brand this year

@LFKY13 2 жыл бұрын

Asics and NB are killing it

@macoyupadoodle 2 жыл бұрын

I got the RC elite late in the game and thought that i should have gotten it earlier . I also have the Meta sky 1 which i also love for fast runs but the RC is not as fast but is more versatile. Im actually thinking of the Endorphine pro 3 but waiting for the NB SC Elite first before i pull the trigger

@dbo4506 Жыл бұрын

Saucony. Endorphin pro 3 and speed 3 as well as triumph 20 have dominated across the board. New balance actually are lagging and ASICS finally put their hand back up. But it’s saucony leading the way in 2022.

@dbo4506 Жыл бұрын

@@macoyupadoodle I have both sc elite and pro 3. It’s not even close. Pro 3 all day. I actually really like the sc elite for 1k and 1 mile intervals. But I do not really like it for anything else at all.

@macoyupadoodle Жыл бұрын

@@dbo4506 yeah i could not wait and ended up with the Endo pro 3 and it really does not disappoint (i did a re fresh in the rc elite 1 again and being a "quite built person" thought it might be the same (a bit too soft for my liking) . I would also say the endo pro 3 is just slightly more versatile than the sky 1 because of its slightly (just a bit) more forgiving nature . My only "sort of" dislike is probably the tongue but im grasping at straws .

@ABucc 2 жыл бұрын

I love these shoes. I took them out for the first time on my long run last week, and the ride and energy return that these shoes provided me was amazing. I like these better than my Adidas Prime X, as they are a little less in stack height and more stable than the Prime X. This is a great trainer, but is tempting to use it on race day also. (IMO)

@Optionfinity Жыл бұрын

These are my all time favourite runners now as well. I've put 100kms on mine in the past few weeks and they're holding up really well. Highly recommend to anyone sitting on the fence. Zero leg pain or muscle fatigue following either long or short hard runs and pure comfort on feet.

@okayyraph2139 27 күн бұрын

looking at getting these as im sick of the prime x's, rolled my ankle twice today started to go insane

@ABucc 25 күн бұрын

@okayyraph2139 Unfortunately, they don't make this first version anymore. I have the 2nd version of this shoe, and it's definitely not as good as the first. The 3rd version of the SC Trainer recently came out, but the reviews weren't as good.

@DanielBrinkruff Жыл бұрын

Great review Mike! Love these shoes! I wanted something for my easy/recovery days that would be comfy yet not boring like most high stack recovery shoes. These fit the bill perfectly. Soft and bouncy without being mushy. Bonus points for a roomy toe box!

@saedricedquila7805 Жыл бұрын

This shoe just got a discount in Philippines, I got it at 90 USD only 😊. It really makes you wanna move forward in every step

@dawson9736 Жыл бұрын

kofuzi you have been looking mad fit recently 🔥🔥

@brent__earl Жыл бұрын

I loved my first run in them, had that super shoe feel and I didn't feel the extra weight

@lukemundy Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Very valuable input. I have a pair of NB RC Elite that I've been thinking about replacing with these as a marathon shoe.

@oogaboogabooga100 Жыл бұрын

Can you race a marathon with this legally? Is it that strict?

@lukemundy Жыл бұрын

@@oogaboogabooga100 technically, no. But I’m not winning anything so it’s not going to matter.

@oogaboogabooga100 Жыл бұрын

@Luke Mundy fair point... I love the rocker on this shoe but didn't buy it because of that... it is so much fun though. Have you found anything else equivalent

@clairhardywynn5620 Жыл бұрын

Oh I love ur reviews i really do - Iv been looking at getting these for the last few days and I think uv done a great job of convincing me that these might actually be the ones for me - I suffer from weird knees not necessarily painful they feel weird if I don’t get the right shoe like there kinda lose and about to pop out of the socket weird ! I seem to respond better to a high stack and relatively low drop - i absolutely loved the Saucony endorphin shifts absolutely the shoe for me but when they updated to version 2 oh god there nowhere near the same I was soooo upset and I’m at abit of a loss as to what to do now but I think these with the high stack and same drop as the OG Shifts and a lovely bouncy feeling that I also love - I think these might do the job - especially if they kinda roll from the mid sole rather than the front - I need all the roll I can get - I can’t do a rigid shoe as this then travels up my shins to my knees and ewww I get that awful feeling in them - right thanks again - love u think ur gr8 🫶 Clair x

@Drew.Whitcomb Жыл бұрын

Love this shoe. My 6’6” frame appreciates the extra squish and stability. I actually ran a 10k PR in it. I’m excited for the SC Elite v3 bc it seems to have this same geometry with a little less foam this hopefully not feeling too heavy towards the end of a marathon.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on how taller runners might respond to this shoe!

@darrell9616 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I'm 6'5," and it's hard to gauge a shoe's performance based on reviews from smaller people. This shoe is on my shortlist for my next purchase. I wasn't really interested in the EVA-based Freshfoam X shoes, so your feedback is great.

@Drew.Whitcomb Жыл бұрын

@@darrell9616 feel free to reach out to me on here, IG or Twitter if you ever have tall guy related questions

@ryanmiskin8925 Жыл бұрын

If you have used the Rebel V2, how would you compare sizing to it? I'm a 14 in the RV2 and the width is just barely wide enough for me.

@jnorthingtonjr Жыл бұрын

@@ryanmiskin8925 I’m also a size 14 - the SC Trainers are at first a little snug, but they hug your feet in a good way with the sock-like knit upper. I normally wear a 14 wide, and NB does a great job with wider, normal width shoes. 10/10 recommend this shoe

@hufemeve 2 жыл бұрын

while I understand why the running shoes industry is pushing for taller stack height shoes since current running is mostly happening on hard surfaces i.e. pavement, tarmac, concrete - so cushioning resonates with lots of runners BUT nice cushioning does not mean taller stack height at all. In fact, many of us love shoes with a medium to low stack height shoes with nice cushioning so the contact with the ground is felt nicely.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

there are a handful of great options in that category, but those are shoes that I tend to feel are bottoming out, as I like a more cushioned ride

@MaesterPD 2 жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi definitely not bottoming out lol

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a member of the in-between camp I guess. I loved the Boston9 and the shoe in my current rotation that’s close to that is the Hyperion Tempo. I did my 1st marathon in the Brooks Launch6 even though the new “supershoes” had just hit the running world. Over the last couple of years as I’ve entered my 7th decade and been running Boston every year, I’m thinking I might benefit from more cushion than the Endorphin Speed 1 & 2 which I’ve used there so far. I have no interest in the likes of these off-the-chart stack heights as I’m 5’3”, 101 lbs and it’s overkill. However, I’m going to test the Endorphin Pro3 to see if it might save my legs next April with it’s increased midsole. For anything less than a marathon, I’m sticking with medium stack. I do like some ground feel too.

@Dan_South 2 жыл бұрын

I love my barefoot shoes and my altra Escalante racers, but I love switching to my ff more v3s and other cushioned shoes. I tend to like super minimal or super minimal and just forget moderate shoes altogether 😅

@manueltan8962 2 жыл бұрын

But some people like me, dont like to feel the ground contact =) I started my running with Hoka Clifton and got spoiled.

@rickymclain 2 жыл бұрын

I have this one. I can't really answer if the stack is more than is necessary, but I can definitely attest to it being an incredible squishy feel underfoot, and a very very comfortable upper (my favorite part of the shoe). Also, I have it in a wide with a very roomy toe box.

@atmacm Жыл бұрын

NB makes a wide version of this shoe?

@rickymclain Жыл бұрын

@@atmacm yes, bought through the NB website

@carloortega6010 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Would you know how much wider the 2E is over the D? I think my foot is just a little bit over D width and wondering if I'm not getting proper lockdown with a 2E, but the NB retail here only stocks up on 2E widths for men.

@andrewtodd8683 Жыл бұрын

@@carloortega6010 i know i'm 8 months late but i would attest that getting the wider size does not really affect the lockdown, itll just be a different feeling of your foot not being squeezed on both sides. I'm the same way and prefer wide

@michellecello 2 жыл бұрын

Having so much fun in my lime SuperComps! I look forward to lacing up and taking them out for my marathon training long runs. I did have to size up an entire whole size though.

@LFKY13 2 жыл бұрын

My trainer of the year. Had to cut the inseams a bit since they were digging into my feet but luckily that solved the issue for me.

@NonLegitNation2 Жыл бұрын

I just ordered these 2 days ago and they arrive tomorrow. I'm by no means a runner, I just love comfortable shoes and mostly wear them at work (retail) where I'm on my feet all day. I also have the Asics Gel Nimbus 25s so I'm excited to see how these stack up to the Asics considering those are the most comfortable cushioned shoes I've ever worn.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

both very comfy, albeit in different ways. hope you enjoy!

@FarazSyed-ke2cv 6 ай бұрын

Please share your feedback

@NonLegitNation2 6 ай бұрын

@@FarazSyed-ke2cv for me they weren't all the comfortable and there was a defect in the shoe in the toe. Something was sticking out and rubbing against my pinky toe really bad. I ended up returning them. If I were you I'd get a pair of NB Fresh Foam X More Trail V3s or the non-trail version. I have a pair and absolutely love them, they're super comfy.

@chriswizo9891 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the review bro

@Mojavehixon Жыл бұрын

Low key this is better than prime X but dang that upper needs some work.

@deciocavallo7332 Жыл бұрын

Great review...the best. I want It for marathon races 👍

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

a lot of people have been using for marathons

@victorisrunning 2 жыл бұрын

Excited to try these out. Thanks for the very comprehensive review 👍

@TolunayOrkun Жыл бұрын

Good video and thanks for briefly comparing with Prime X. Could you also compare this with Nike Air Zoom Tempo Next% which is the original super high stack (>40mm) training shoe in this category? I know it is an older shoe, but I think it is still relevant.

@johndallas6820 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm in Love...I'm a 62 year old male - been running in this shoe for 3 weeks....Lovin it!

@veerayuthkh 2 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting this shoe release in Thailand. I really need to try after saw your video. Love your video Thank 😁

@nasigeoring Жыл бұрын

Always a fan of your video reviews. How do these compare to the NB more 4. Looking for a highly cushioned daily shoe.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

the More v4 is more cushioned, especially in the forefoot

@Matt-cp9wh Жыл бұрын

this is my favourite running shoe all time

@christianschobinger1131 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting analysis Mike 👍 I was hoping that the NB is another Prime X but in fact it’s a total different running feeling. I do most of my long runs in the Prime X and this shoe works way better for me (48 years old, 5,4 high and 119 lbs) thx for your work as always 😁

@mopoffool Жыл бұрын

How are the NB and the prime x different?

@christianschobinger1131 Жыл бұрын

@@mopoffool the prime x are a little lighter and higher, it feels more bouncy than the NB

@MM-zf5hv 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great reviews. Love watching them even if many aren’t for me. The slow marathoner. I hate to ask questions as opposed to just commenting. Can’t imagine how you find time to answer. But no one really addresses the slow people. (All shoe reviewers are like that). So I’m guessing I speak for many who will be on a course for five hours or more while everyone else is finished and drinking beer. We probably all need max Cush. That will handle both run and walk intervals. Does this shoe qualify? And in your vast Kofuzi brain database - any other shoe suggestions for that crowd? (I think you’d be surprised how many of us follow you. Might even be worth an entire video someday). Thanks again for all the great stuff. Honestly. I watch running videos on KZfaq more than television by far. I am also a bit concerned about going from a 4 to a 8 drop. Especially as the fall race approaches. I know you did one on that topic - kinda - a good while back. But again - as it relates to someone (a whole segment of people) who might spend twice your time on course - probably another topic a lot of followers are interested in.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

I specifically addressed people who are looking more for comfort than pure speed in a race shoe

@manueltan8962 Жыл бұрын

Great review ! for 5 hr marathon: Supercomp racer or the RC Elite V2 ?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Where do you want more cushion, forefoot (RC Elite 2) or heel (SC Trainer)?

@anthony7828 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of this runner and the Hoka Rocket X ?!?!?!

@duanesidney9761 2 жыл бұрын

Great input, easily the most comprehensive I've seen yet on this shoe! Still not hearing anything new the SC Elite 3 though... any release date for that one yet?

@michaelcwu4466 2 жыл бұрын

pretty sure that one’s coming closer to the end of the year, november

@kristofbe1 2 жыл бұрын

I also read November somewhere.

@cooperyearick795 2 жыл бұрын

As an NB employee, I’ve seen 12/1 and March releases.

@alexchen7406 Жыл бұрын

After running 30km, it really remind me Bondi X! (not to disagree with you, maybe cuz my running capability) For me the SC trainer does everything Bondi X does and better! And cheaper too. I love both of them, and I prefer Bondi X’s look.

@JDelta87 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the deep grove in the outsole in the beginning of the video, I immediately thought about something something get stuck in there like @11:19.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

I had a little crab apple or something tag along with me today

@mikomendoza2507 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! Do you know if the insole is removable?

@nathaniel23946 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly love this shoe especially with the new design with the opening energy arc at the bottom. Every steps has a great bounce. I went for a slow pace in the beginning and ran several miles in fast pace and it’s still feel great! So slow pace or fast pace, this shoe can do it all. I’m a mid foot strider but I would say this shoe does need so time to get used to it. Is it gimmicky, it depends on each runner. But for me it’s a great shoe so I can’t wait for the SuperComp Elite. Thanks for the review again 😊

@manueltan8962 2 жыл бұрын

How do you compare to RC Elite V2 ? I love EliteV2 will I like this one ?

@vincents.6639 2 жыл бұрын

Your description of the midsole somehow reminds me of Robin Williams’ Flubber.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

You could probably say that about almost any foam

@Kurto2021 2 жыл бұрын

I have the shoe and I love it. It is by far my favorite shoe to run in.

@duncanscoble2806 Жыл бұрын

Really nice review. Great production quality. Love the lighting and shallow depth of field.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching!

@brokenfreddy7676 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Mike..nice to see some companies making shoes for the average runner..I will try that one this fall when the racing season winds down..long run shoes that are breathable and have enough cushioning to not go flat beyond 11-12mi are very rare..there's a huge difference between tolerating a shoe and actually enjoying it for 2hrs or longer..

@mikequartuccio3542 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. I bought a pair and immediately had ankle pain from what seems to be a lot of unnecessary stitching inside the collar. I can hardly run in these shoes. I took a razor to them and trimmed out the stitching. Hope that alleviates the pain. Anyone else experience this?

@anthonysayers829 Жыл бұрын

Yes and as a result I only give a 2/5 rating. Disappointing version 1

@Mo-rl8ue Жыл бұрын

The black piece on the collar has a significant hard corner edge that hit my ankle bone, and it hurts so much. So sad. Sending them back 😢

@crabosity Жыл бұрын

Intro music bangs

@runtothetopelise Жыл бұрын

Looking for an updated review for this shoe :)

@hudsons6006 Жыл бұрын

I have these shoes and I have no regrets would recommend!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

glad to hear they're working out for you!

@rundmccyprus8523 Жыл бұрын

Which one would you pick up for a 20+ mile long easy run More V4, SC Trainer, Prime X, Soucony Speed 2 or any other? Thanks

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Great question. I don’t usually do long runs that are just easy. Usually, I like to throw in some marathon effort miles (20 miles with 10 at marathon effort, for example). But this week, I’ll be doing a 20 mile run just easy (looking to get about 3 hours on feet). More v4 and SC Trainer are at the top of the list. But I might go for the Rebel v3 for testing purposes. Just got that one in yesterday

@rundmccyprus8523 Жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi Yes exactly what i like to do. At least 6-10 miles at the marathon effort. So picking up the pace with tiered legs are also important. Seems like before last decision i will wait for your Rebel V3 first impressions for long run perspective. By the way TRIUMPH 20 looks promising at that category. Thank you so much and See You At The Next One ☝🏻. Also at the Chicago Marathon hopefully.

@mrbigglesworth35ify Жыл бұрын

Just bought the more v4 can't wait to try them on my calves need them coming from sl20s with 700 plus miles on the odometer

@bellelll8926 Жыл бұрын

Heyya! Could you provide a update? Am curious myself i’m looking to invest in this or bondi 8 or nimbus 25 😭

@mrbigglesworth35ify Жыл бұрын

@@bellelll8926 the break in for me was a little harsh but after that they def feel great for a recovery shoe. They feel heavy for anything else

@MrShanebizzle Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@gee8668 2 жыл бұрын

Patiently awaiting your review of the Asics Magic Speed 2. :)

@laurengranger8827 Жыл бұрын

Anyone else feel like these have a much higher drop than the listed 8mm?? I definitely feel (in my knees) like these are super high. 4-8mm is my sweet spot. 10+ and I get some knee pain-and I’ve had pain with these that I don’t get with the other shoes in my rotation.

@garry9588 Жыл бұрын

Great to see your reviews going back to the way they used to be.. Thanks.

@chu88y1 2 жыл бұрын

the narrow heel of Prime X makes for a daring fast run (careful!) ....this could be a slow long run Ace. Thanks.

@atalk143 2 жыл бұрын

The heel midsole design reminds me of the old school Avia cantilever design. Great review as always, Ko!

@Thomasrice07 2 жыл бұрын

I hate this shoe. The split midsole makes my heel sink way too low and I don't feel a roll through. After running in them for 3 days, my hip started to hurt,

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds uncomfortable. Are you able to return them?

@markswillingham 2 жыл бұрын

This remind me of Jimmy’s shoes from Seinfeld. Jimmy predicted the future of running shoes!

@duanesidney9761 2 жыл бұрын

Haha exactly!!🤣

@mrsatter5575 2 жыл бұрын

Jimmy likes to run

@duanesidney9761 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsatter5575 Jimmy's gonna get a new PR!

@DJrunner 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's just me, but I feel like in your slow motion footage of your foot strikes, I can kinda see a pop at toe off.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

There’s still quit a bit of foam there

@astronomical13 Жыл бұрын

Are these more stable than the Rebel V2? Those were ridiculously sloppy.

@oscarmartinez8822 Жыл бұрын

Comp vs Bondi X for those marathoners who are looking for max cushion?

@KOYKOYROYKOY1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the very nice review! If I understood right supercomp trainer must be ideal for the long runs, which I am interested to bye and use this shoe for

@sevenhenson3926 Жыл бұрын

compare these to ON shoes pls. thats a brand i havent tried

@calb0 Жыл бұрын

great review cheers

@jackward7205 2 жыл бұрын

@kofuzi Any plans to review the NB Fuecell Summit Unknown V3? No real quality reviews have been brought out and it has some interesting features - First fuecell trail shoe, hydrohesion wet weather outsole vs Vibram on the Hierro.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not currently on my radar. As a primarily roads guy, I just don’t have enough opportunity to review as many trails shoes

@jackward7205 2 жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi That’s fair. If you ever get a pair I’d be curious to hear your thoughts. 10mm drop and hydrohesion outsole seem interesting. Thanks for the awesome reviews anyway!

@jatindersinghwinnipegcanada Жыл бұрын

I bought these online and will be arriving next week. What are some suggestions for another shoe as a rotation with these? Thanks

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I discuss this here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLCEgdx827GodIk.html

@enkidu2562 2 жыл бұрын

Good review, thanks

@PainInTheaas 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing overview as always my friend 🔥 would love to hear your thoughts on this shoe vs the Adidas Prime X or if they can even be compared. Keep it up man!

@FarazSyed-ke2cv 6 ай бұрын

Got them for 150 Cad today. So hard to find good wide shoes

@kofuzi 6 ай бұрын

hope you enjoy

@OldMoney-Vibes 2 ай бұрын

where did u get them

@suryopras Жыл бұрын

What kind of socks do you wear for the aesthetics that match SC Trainer look? I think it would be look best with “no-show” or ankle socks but worry about blistering. Has anyone experienced this?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I wear low cut no prob

@MattSwain1 Жыл бұрын

Some people hate change, and anything that doesn’t match what they have is the worst thing ever, not just another option that might work for other people (which it should be). We’re not all the same shape and size and no 2 human bodies are the same. I’m glad shoes like this and the Prime X exist. Companies have to try stuff or we’d all still be running in flat plimsolls of 70 years ago and running a marathon would be out of the question for most people. Some ideas will fail, some will just be very niche but people shouldn’t get so attached to their beliefs about running shoes! Try something different, try it with an open mind, you never know

@steveflor9942 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like these super shoes already have more midsole foam than I need. The Endorphin Pro 3 for example.... overkill for my 136lbs. Though, I do enjoy how bouncy, resilient and efficient the hi-tech foam can be. Excellent review. Thanks

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

I think the pro athlete that had a heavy hand in developing the Endorphin Pro 3 weighs almost that exact amount, give or take a few ounces

@mintymus Жыл бұрын

What makes you think it's overkill for 136 lbs?

@ryanmiskin8925 Жыл бұрын

"16 miles on tired legs..." man, I'd have to put a decimal in there for me.

@blitzed5210 Жыл бұрын

I'd have to put the decimal two spaces to the left lmao

@aquastyle Жыл бұрын

I never own a pair of carbon plated runners before. I run in max stack height due to past knee injury. Honest opinion, do people really feel the energy return and bounce or is it not that noticeable?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

well, since you asked for my honest opinion, I suppose I will have to refrain from answering 😉 (I suspect that the best answer for you will come from you. find a running store that will let you try on the shoes - many have treadmills that you can use for test runs)

@meezoo2 Жыл бұрын

what is the difference between SuperComp Trainer vs Rebel v3?

@bjmcgeever 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Ko! Definitely my favorite shoe at the moment

@emert7403 Жыл бұрын

I found it sale is this good deal maybe, I’m a heel type runner would this be good for me

@pbnotj1 Жыл бұрын

Anyone run on gravel trail or roads that can answer if this shoe gets rocks trapped in the groove in the sole?

@ryanmiskin8925 Жыл бұрын

If you have used the Rebel V2, how would you compare sizing to it? I'm a 14 in the RV2 and the width is just barely wide enough for me.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I went with the same size in each. The material is more forgiving in the SC Trainer, but I'm not certain whether they are on different lasts

@ryanmiskin8925 Жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi did width feel the same to you, or is one marginally wider than the other? Thanks for the quick responses, I love your channel, your content is so well put together and you have great explanations and insight.

@JohnBirtchetSharpe 2 жыл бұрын

Not my sort of shoe, but again a good review.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@somchaichaiya6646 Жыл бұрын

I WILL GET ONE.

@benallenathletics Жыл бұрын

Watched a few of your reviews and they are great! I’m currently looking for a shoe for my fall workouts which usually consist of mile(5:00-5:20) or 1k repeats(2:55-3:10). I was looking to purchase this one but I’m a little nervous about the weight and it being super soft. Would you recommend a shoe like this? Or any other shoes you would recommend?Great video!

@misham2563 Жыл бұрын

I was fooled into buying these by Hes Kicks and there is nothing special about them in my opinion other than the color ways. Nike invincible run the first version to me is the most comfortable sneaker.

@Kangoo9 Жыл бұрын

I ve never wear max cushion shoes, would you recommend me this shoes or something with less cushion for first time ?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

if you're looking for a max cushion shoe, I'd go with More v4 first

@noemiperez6724 Жыл бұрын

love the channel. Was wondering if you had a recommendation for a neutral long distance shoe for someone who has run for almost 10 years only in stability shoes. Any recommendations would be great. Thanks so much!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Saucony triumph

@korbenchadwell8400 Жыл бұрын

How would you compare this to the new V4 ?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Haven’t run in that one yet. Stay tuned

@ericyu7091 2 жыл бұрын

How is this compared to prime x ?

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

You have to keep watching until the end of the video, my friend

@mopoffool Жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi I did watch to the end. You just said they're different but didn't say how they're different.

@bpfohio 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you use relatively low mileage before reviewing? I've loved some shoes and then hated them after 50miles. Also hard to estimate durability with less.

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

That’s where the 100 mile update review comes in

@bpfohio 2 жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi thank you! New to your channel so I'm still figuring out how you do things. I appreciate your response. Have a good day!

@vpbl192 Жыл бұрын

I’m using US8 wide NB Hierro. Should i go 8.5 or 8? Thanks

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I’m not aware whether the SC Trainer comes in a wide. If not, go up half a size

@rygaros6669 Жыл бұрын

@kofuzi Which shoe would you recommend being the best walking shoe?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure how to answer that question

@rygaros6669 Жыл бұрын

@@kofuzi Another youtuber replied by recommending Skechers which i never thought of though :)

@scott_strool Жыл бұрын

I now have this shoe and in my size of 12.5 it weights 12.5

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

its a lot of shoe

@jp05598 2 жыл бұрын

I’m training for a 24 hour race on pavement and I’m using this shoe for the 2nd day of back to back long runs as kind of a recovery shoe. It’s not nearly as fast as the alphafly which I use the for the first long run but that’s probably what makes it good for the 2nd day. Being a shorter guy, I really enjoy feeling tall in it 😂. To me it’s an easy, long run or recovery shoe. I can’t go that fast in it but have never done a comprehensive workout at a variety of paces in it like Kofuzi did. Nice job doing that and great analysis!

@BradleyBaker 2 жыл бұрын

How would you compare this to he Nike Invincible? Same genre?

@kofuzi 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure either shoe intended to be like the other, but they do share a lot of similarities. The Invincible is a lot more assertive in that you are almost required to strike mid foot for the shoe to make any sense. The knit from NB is also far superior to the fake knit of the Invincible

@jprelock 2 жыл бұрын

This shoe and the Invincible are two of the only modern shoes I've tried. I saw a review that said this shoe was softer than the Invincible and had to see for myself. It is not softer under foot. For walking I prefer the Invincible. For running that propulsive SC feel is remarkable. @kofuzi I experienced the heel pop like you described but not having experienced any other plated shoes I assumed the others would act like this one. Interesting info about plating acting differently in different implementations.

@moma2911 Жыл бұрын

Any good for walking?

@MrMerino52 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review. Do you think a shoe like this would still perform really well (large stack hight) for larger runners? Do you think body weight would change the shoes performance?

@green3214 Жыл бұрын

do you recommend these or the novablast 3 as a max cushion recovery shoe?

@6neildls Жыл бұрын

Im a 9.5us on my rebel v2s should i stay on that size or no

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Yes, assuming you enjoyed that sizing

@pretendersurrender Жыл бұрын

Are these shoes suitable for heavy runners?

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Yes

@WayneWBishop 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Absolutely no relation to today’s video, but do you have any thoughts or comments on today’s UTMB? 👟

@vacationmode6286 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite shoe to run in currently.

@zachflores1505 11 ай бұрын

Would these be ok for a 50 mile road ultra ?

@kofuzi 11 ай бұрын

for a mid foot or heel striker, I'd say absolutely. for a forefoot striker, maybe

@zachflores1505 11 ай бұрын

@@kofuzi thank you! I’m doing the Lake front (Chicago) 50 mile ultra in October. Trying to figure out which shoe to run in. I usually run everything in my machs or Mach x, but I’m just not really a fan on the Mach x anymore unfortunately.