Been doing a lot of 3*3k at ~90/100/110% threshold (with 20mins easy at each end) and of the three shoes I tried the in, yesterday's session in the V2 has been the one my legs came the least beaten out of. Really like that shoe and really hope the mint colourway comes to Europe.
Wow! Even in Tokyo, preparing for the marathon. Kofuzi still have time to edit and publish a video! Way to go Kofuzi ✌🏻✌🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Good luck on the Tokyo Marathon! 🎉🎉🎉
Few months ago I started taking running seriously and have been really down to know every bit and detail about running shoes. Your channel helped me a lot and it’s been a great vault for information 😁
I just bought a pair for my first half Marathon after finding success with the v2. Did some speed work in them yesterday and as a wide footed heavier runner I’m extremely impressed. I would say new balance are more accommodating for my body type and food than anything readily available on the uk market.
me too I am a bodybuilder and runner and I love many new balance models. New Balance, Saucony, and Asics are the best brands. Nike / Adidas are fr hyped way too much, except I will say the Vaporfly 2 is a tremendous shoe.
New Balance design team is on the road again: your sports pullover, as if from the catwalk. It looks comfortable and luxurious, stands out from da "orphan" corporate style.
I'm just coming up to the 100 mile mark on the elite v2 and don't have too many complaints. The elite v3 will be on the short list when I come to replace them along with adidas pro 3 and saucony pro 3. Crazy how much choice there is in this shoe type now. Sc3 colours haven't been too inspiring though hopefully that changes.
The new upper is nice ..the midsole is not a step up than the last version..it still goes flat quickly..unfortunately I didn't stock up on last years version..I am hoping the new trainer is more usable for longer runs..
Looks like a decent shoe. My local New Balance store in Albuquerque New Mexico cannot seem to have these shoes on their radar. In their own words They are not a shoe store where you could buy a pair of sub par shoes .
I have a marathon coming up in May and I just ordered a pair of these specifically for that. I had been leaning towards the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, but I found the Elite v3 at a good price. Correct me if I'm wrong about this, it seems from you and other reviewers the New Balance is good for more types of runners especially mid-packers like me. My concern is more with comfort and saving my legs to go the full 26.2 than speed. At least, I hope that's true. Thanks for the review!
IMO, the rubber on the carbon plate was an afterthought and probably came late close to production where lasts were already made. They should have filled the front of the shoe with foam instead of the glued rubber on the plate.
This is basically my lineup! However, I still use the RC Elite 2. The upper of the V3 didn't work for me (could barely get by foot through that tiny opening) and for some reason the toe box felt slightly narrower.
340 miles in my V2s. They have been a great shoe. But the V3s ride is so much more refined. For my foot strike and stride, they feel more controlled. It almost feels like cheating. Special shoe.
I got the more v3 and the rebel v3, and the sc elite v3 is a shoe I'm considering. It's between this and the new mizuno shoe that the run testers made a video on.
I was disappointed in the SC ELITE V3. Not a huge fan of the way the laces feel going over the material at the top of the foot. I'd rather get another pair of RC 2 if they were still available.
Which one do you guys prefer? This, or the endorphin pro 3 ? Got a half marathon coming up. I usually just train in the Mach 5s I want to get something a little more speedy
I didn’t like the endo pro 3, I found the sc elite v3 faster but this one running around the store. I do regularly run in adios pro 3 and Rc elite v2 and , for me, both are better than the endo pro 3.
I actually prefer the SC Trainer over the SC Elite 3 for Marathons, I’m not a fast runner so for someone like me running about 3:30 then the SC Trainer suits me better.
Have you run in other FuelCell shoes like the Rebel V2 or V3? That's what I currently run most of my miles in, the FuelCell foam feels so much better on my flat feet.
@@ryanmiskin8925 Yeah I’ve ran in the Elite V1 and V2 and the Rebel V1 and V2 and I’ve also had the TC. I think the SC trainer works so well for me because I’m a heel striker, I think the shape of the plate suits heel strikers. Will probably buy the SC Pacer at some point also.
@@eoincasey5461 I bought the SC Pacer but I haven't had the guts to wear it yet...noticeably firmer than the Rebel v2 since it's a lower stack with a plate in there. But I also NEED that cushion...some people don't. I have a pair of 14EE if you happen to be that size.
Hi Kofuzi, great review man! I am curious about how you make money to support your life, do you only mke youtube videos to earn money or is there another job you do? You don't have to answer but i would be happy if i understand how you make your livings. thx!
Any thought to the pressure on the lateral ankle from the stitching on the inside of the lace loops? It has rubbed my ankle raw and from a few other reviews/comments, I'm seeing I'm not alone. Seems like a serious design flaw from NB.
I've the same issue with the stitching. I hope to get the problem under control with tape or something, otherwise this nice shoes are unfortunately unusable for me.
@GiovanniWayneCoach 0 seconds ago How do they fit? I have a 44 European fut for hoka and nike. I want to order it online. What size would you suggest? Thanks
The simplest answer is : they are all good, no one far ahead of the others :) But then if you want the 0,01% better than the others, it depends of the runner. For example, I tried this shoes and the saucony pro 3, and saucony one is better for me because I don't like too "squishy" shoes, but others like soft shoes so I would suggest them to use this one and not saucony.
How does this compare with the SC trainer? Does anyone use both as part of a rotation? New balance has some solid shoes now! Been enjoying my 880s and think need some fuel cell in my life next
Hi Ko, do you think the 880v13 can be paired with the SC Elite v3 ? The 880v13 will be used for easy pace while the SC Elite v3 will be used for workouts and races.
Sir f u do for a faster pace in marathon for example, hows d feeling compare to vapoefly 2,? Sir thanks very much, im not as fast but im trying my best, thanks very much, good day everyone
EDIT. New Balance sold my 80 year old Mother nearly $400 worth of shoes and inner soles she didn’t need. The “ manager “ informed me that there are “like no “ marathoners in my state and that is why there are no NEW BALANCE MARATHON SHOES in there store.
It’s not that I didn’t think it would happen, but 2 points: 1) I think it shouldn’t happen at all. It’s a design flaw. 2) some people will be annoyed at the visual wear that occurs because of the design flaw
Kudos on providing a lot of useful information via your videos along with your story of running. Just one thing: please stop saying you were not paid by a shoe company when you receive the shoes from the company to review for free. Those shoes cost money. That said, long may you run and produce useful videos.
But the company is not paying him to make a review. He can do what he wants with the shoes, he’s not obligated under a contract. That’s why he has disclosures.
I think there’s a very important distinction between the two things there. If it’s not relevant information to you, please feel free to disregard it. If you think it’s misleading information, please feel free to think that, but you must then also apply the same standard to everything you read that provides even less transparency than I do.
@kofuzi Michael, I apologize as I did not mean to offend you here. I value your transparency, and rest assured that I apply the same standard to everything I view, hear, and read. Have a great weekend!
Please don’t buy SC elite 3 . It’s horrible compared to nike alphafly. Almost zero pop . Get alphafly . I seriously regretted buying SC elite 3 for the looks .
230 bucks aint a good buy for ANY running shoe. The tendency where Prices every year gets bumped up are disgusting and super greedy. Honestly if they made them more durable that might justify it. But they don’t almost the opposite. So when you talk about a shoe that is not going to go on sale and you find the price are spot on at 230, you as a influencer contribute to the greediness, think about that :)
Been doing a lot of 3*3k at ~90/100/110% threshold (with 20mins easy at each end) and of the three shoes I tried the in, yesterday's session in the V2 has been the one my legs came the least beaten out of.
Really like that shoe and really hope the mint colourway comes to Europe.
Wow! Even in Tokyo, preparing for the marathon. Kofuzi still have time to edit and publish a video!
Way to go Kofuzi ✌🏻✌🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Good luck on the Tokyo Marathon!
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The long flight gave me all the time I needed to edit this video, and then I scheduled the upload for today
I binge watch a lot of your running shoe videos. Just wanna say thank you! 🙇
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of getting this one. Excellent video.
Thanks for watching!
LOVE my Rebel V2’s and V3’s. I just rotate them at the moment.
Few months ago I started taking running seriously and have been really down to know every bit and detail about running shoes. Your channel helped me a lot and it’s been a great vault for information 😁
I’m glad it’s been helpful!
My prayers have been answered I've been holding out for this video!
I just bought a pair for my first half Marathon after finding success with the v2. Did some speed work in them yesterday and as a wide footed heavier runner I’m extremely impressed. I would say new balance are more accommodating for my body type and food than anything readily available on the uk market.
me too I am a bodybuilder and runner and I love many new balance models. New Balance, Saucony, and Asics are the best brands. Nike / Adidas are fr hyped way too much, except I will say the Vaporfly 2 is a tremendous shoe.
@@pokemonlyfe7212 Hoka is another company you’d like. I just found NB coming from Hoka’s.
Great to show the whole NB Setup 🎉😊
Your reviews are getting better and better. Lots of information
Thank you 🙏
Thank you very much for the video sir
Just picked a pair up from the New Balance Factory Shop for £70! can’t wait to try them out
New Balance design team is on the road again: your sports pullover, as if from the catwalk.
It looks comfortable and luxurious, stands out from da "orphan" corporate style.
Ran my first marathon in V2, V3 looks great but I already have metaspeed and endorphin pro 3.
NB should have just got rid of the plastic comet streaks, to save on weight and not have to worry about the cracking
Probably adds to the lockdown
I love the look of them though 😭
New Balance store in Albuquerque New Mexico grabbed nearly $400 for 2 pairs of shoes and 1 inner sole. Good Sales person.
I'm just coming up to the 100 mile mark on the elite v2 and don't have too many complaints. The elite v3 will be on the short list when I come to replace them along with adidas pro 3 and saucony pro 3. Crazy how much choice there is in this shoe type now. Sc3 colours haven't been too inspiring though hopefully that changes.
there's a lot of colors coming
good luck on your tokyo marathon❤
The new upper is nice ..the midsole is not a step up than the last version..it still goes flat quickly..unfortunately I didn't stock up on last years version..I am hoping the new trainer is more usable for longer runs..
I think you have found the perfect formula for these videos.
Thank you
Hi there. Thx for your video and your nice work! :) One question: How is the fit compared to the rebel v3? thx and best from germany
Can we expect a Tokyo race preview vlog? Would love to know your game plan and goals!
Nice sound!!!!
Looks like a decent shoe. My local New Balance store in Albuquerque New Mexico cannot seem to have these shoes on their radar. In their own words They are not a shoe store where you could buy a pair of sub par shoes .
sc elite❤🔥
I have a marathon coming up in May and I just ordered a pair of these specifically for that. I had been leaning towards the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3, but I found the Elite v3 at a good price. Correct me if I'm wrong about this, it seems from you and other reviewers the New Balance is good for more types of runners especially mid-packers like me. My concern is more with comfort and saving my legs to go the full 26.2 than speed. At least, I hope that's true. Thanks for the review!
good luck for your first marathon!
Good luck and enjoy the Tokyo marathon.
Guess this means not doing again the Los Angeles marathon this year.
that is correct
I really like these and the lime color too.
Do you know where i can get them?
Great review as usual..thats why I love you man ! 🙃
thanks!
IMO, the rubber on the carbon plate was an afterthought and probably came late close to production where lasts were already made. They should have filled the front of the shoe with foam instead of the glued rubber on the plate.
I just ran Chicago in these and BQ’d with a 19:05 buffer. Love this shoe!
amazing!
Love the feel. Anybody have an issue with heel lockdown? I am and have a pretty normal foot.
This is basically my lineup! However, I still use the RC Elite 2. The upper of the V3 didn't work for me (could barely get by foot through that tiny opening) and for some reason the toe box felt slightly narrower.
love the Elite 2..
Loosen the laces! The Hoka Rocket 2 has the same issue. You simply have to loosen them up. What is another 5 seconds to spend to prepare for your run?
340 miles in my V2s. They have been a great shoe. But the V3s ride is so much more refined. For my foot strike and stride, they feel more controlled. It almost feels like cheating. Special shoe.
The updates were really good for v3
I love this shoe but have had some ankle roll on uneven ground.
I bought the banana/ pinapple! Can' wait to wear them
just bought a pair for $175! this shoe is perfect for my flat and wide feet!
Glad you found something that works for you!
Just picked up a pair!!
Hope you enjoy!
Good luck in Tokyo!
thanks!
I got the more v3 and the rebel v3, and the sc elite v3 is a shoe I'm considering. It's between this and the new mizuno shoe that the run testers made a video on.
Assuming you mean the Rebellion Pro, Mizuno has not sent me a pair for review yet.
@@kofuzi yes thats the one's i was thinking of, didn't know the name.
How would you compare this to the marathon shoes from Asics and the Vaporfly?
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Fuelcell for life
I was disappointed in the SC ELITE V3. Not a huge fan of the way the laces feel going over the material at the top of the foot. I'd rather get another pair of RC 2 if they were still available.
Which one do you guys prefer? This, or the endorphin pro 3 ? Got a half marathon coming up. I usually just train in the Mach 5s I want to get something a little more speedy
Pro 3.
I didn’t like the endo pro 3, I found the sc elite v3 faster but this one running around the store. I do regularly run in adios pro 3 and Rc elite v2 and , for me, both are better than the endo pro 3.
I actually prefer the SC Trainer over the SC Elite 3 for Marathons, I’m not a fast runner so for someone like me running about 3:30 then the SC Trainer suits me better.
Have you run in other FuelCell shoes like the Rebel V2 or V3? That's what I currently run most of my miles in, the FuelCell foam feels so much better on my flat feet.
@@ryanmiskin8925 Yeah I’ve ran in the Elite V1 and V2 and the Rebel V1 and V2 and I’ve also had the TC. I think the SC trainer works so well for me because I’m a heel striker, I think the shape of the plate suits heel strikers. Will probably buy the SC Pacer at some point also.
The SC Trainer felt so much more comfortable than the SC ELITE V3.
Does the weight of the SC trainer get in your way on long runs?
@@eoincasey5461 I bought the SC Pacer but I haven't had the guts to wear it yet...noticeably firmer than the Rebel v2 since it's a lower stack with a plate in there. But I also NEED that cushion...some people don't. I have a pair of 14EE if you happen to be that size.
Hi Kofuzi, great review man! I am curious about how you make money to support your life, do you only mke youtube videos to earn money or is there another job you do? You don't have to answer but i would be happy if i understand how you make your livings. thx!
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Any thought to the pressure on the lateral ankle from the stitching on the inside of the lace loops? It has rubbed my ankle raw and from a few other reviews/comments, I'm seeing I'm not alone. Seems like a serious design flaw from NB.
I've the same issue with the stitching. I hope to get the problem under control with tape or something, otherwise this nice shoes are unfortunately unusable for me.
I haven’t experienced that at all
I had the same issue. I bled through the upper. I otherwise love the shoe, but I’m not sure I’d dare try to run 26.2 in this.
How are your forefoot foam? Mine got really squashed and felt very hard .
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How do they fit? I have a 44 European fut for hoka and nike. I want to order it online. What size would you suggest? Thanks
I see them at 170€... 160€ with a coupon... Maybe I should get it to go with the SC Trainer and More v4
Question. With so many super shoes and so many choices if you could only have one which one would you choose for the marathon and half marathon?
The simplest answer is : they are all good, no one far ahead of the others :)
But then if you want the 0,01% better than the others, it depends of the runner.
For example, I tried this shoes and the saucony pro 3, and saucony one is better for me because I don't like too "squishy" shoes, but others like soft shoes so I would suggest them to use this one and not saucony.
How does this compare with the SC trainer? Does anyone use both as part of a rotation?
New balance has some solid shoes now! Been enjoying my 880s and think need some fuel cell in my life next
I use the Trainer a lot in my training rotation. Love both shoes! Just ran Chicago in SC Elite 3 and loved them!!!
Hi Ko, do you think the 880v13 can be paired with the SC Elite v3 ? The 880v13 will be used for easy pace while the SC Elite v3 will be used for workouts and races.
Yes
The first RC elite didn’t help my pronation. Any experience in terms of stability? Likelihood of pushing my pronation?
if RC Elite 1 didn't work for you, this will probably also not work for you
If I had this shoe, I would keep it to nice flat asphalt 😂 running.
Sir f u do for a faster pace in marathon for example, hows d feeling compare to vapoefly 2,? Sir thanks very much, im not as fast but im trying my best, thanks very much, good day everyone
the vaporfly 2 is more firm, but it also provides a bit more bounce
@@kofuzi thank you very much sir, I always support Ur videos thanks
How would you say the V3 compares to the V2? Which did you prefer?
Doesn’t bottom out and the carbon is a bit more noticeable
How do you clean yours kofuzi? Thanks 👍
I don't
Any chance you can hit up ASICS HQ while in Japan?
it's about a 3 or 4 hour bullet train ride away. it will have to be a trip for another time
Are you racing this shoe in Tokyo? Have a great race!
I’ll be racing Tokyo in the metaspeed sky plus
EDIT. New Balance sold my 80 year old Mother nearly $400 worth of shoes and inner soles she didn’t need. The “ manager “ informed me that there are “like no “ marathoners in my state and that is why there are no NEW BALANCE MARATHON SHOES in there store.
Would this shoe be good for a full marathon as a heavy/ fat runners ?
Yes. My bigger taller friends also would be considering the SC Trainer 2
Bro. Kindly provide your training program.
Yo ko....
This one or Deviate Nitro 2? 😢
One is a race shoe and the other is a daily trainer / session shoe
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at $139, is it a steal?
Yup
Don’t you think if you run on gravel the carbon fiber will get chewed up? Seems logical bro!
It’s not that I didn’t think it would happen, but 2 points:
1) I think it shouldn’t happen at all. It’s a design flaw.
2) some people will be annoyed at the visual wear that occurs because of the design flaw
would you also rec this for 10k ? ✌
From the New Balance lineup, this is the one I’d pick - the SC Pacer is too minimal for me to race a 10k in it.
79.99 on sierra sale
what's Sierra?
Why call yourself a non elite runner?
Because I’m not an elite runner. I don’t win races. I don’t get in the elite or sub elites corrals. I’m just a regular guy who runs a lot
Now $140. Mustn’t be selling that well.
pricing is probably the most misunderstood (and oversimplified) aspect of the running industry
Kudos on providing a lot of useful information via your videos along with your story of running. Just one thing: please stop saying you were not paid by a shoe company when you receive the shoes from the company to review for free. Those shoes cost money. That said, long may you run and produce useful videos.
But the company is not paying him to make a review. He can do what he wants with the shoes, he’s not obligated under a contract. That’s why he has disclosures.
Bruh, thats literally his disclaimer
I think there’s a very important distinction between the two things there. If it’s not relevant information to you, please feel free to disregard it. If you think it’s misleading information, please feel free to think that, but you must then also apply the same standard to everything you read that provides even less transparency than I do.
@kofuzi Michael, I apologize as I did not mean to offend you here. I value your transparency, and rest assured that I apply the same standard to everything I view, hear, and read. Have a great weekend!
Please don’t buy SC elite 3 . It’s horrible compared to nike alphafly. Almost zero pop . Get alphafly . I seriously regretted buying SC elite 3 for the looks .
230 bucks aint a good buy for ANY running shoe. The tendency where Prices every year gets bumped up are disgusting and super greedy. Honestly if they made them more durable that might justify it. But they don’t almost the opposite. So when you talk about a shoe that is not going to go on sale and you find the price are spot on at 230, you as a influencer contribute to the greediness, think about that :)