I thought this shoe was going to be a heavy, clunky mess, but when I tried it for the first time on a long run, my legs felt fresh after my run. This shoe has great bounce and comfort, I like this better than the Adidas Prime X.
I was literally just debating about buying this shoe so it was the perfect surprise to have one of my favorite running content creators put out a review!
I really like the SC Trainer.... more stable than my Prime X Strung. Very cushy with good energy return. The tongue is gusseted on both sides, and the elastic used is thick and strong. Works so well,... could almost run without laces. Best lockdown of any super shoe I have.
if someone was self conscious of their height these would be perfect for them, they look awesome though, def want to try for an easy/ recovery run shoe!
Great review! Myself, I got mine for less than 90$ due to coupons that I already had, but it certainly is a little bit pricey! I personally love it for anything other than speedwork and racing, and it certainly keeps the legs fresh! Wonder what you would recommend as a shoe for tempo as well as racing 3k-5k on road and grass/asphalt cross country courses. Cheers!
Nice one! Great purchase then :) I’m really enjoying the ASICS Metaspeed edge+ at the moment for speed work at the moment and has enough grip for the asphalt too
@@BenIsRunning ProDirect do the Prime X - I’m sure they’ll let you have a pair if you ask. While you’re at it can you have a word with them about labelling the Prime X as “good for race day” - they are, of course, also illegal for racing!
If you are able to please to the Prime X review and then a comparison of these 2 against each other. I'd hope the extra money they cost in the UK isn't all tax, sheesh!
Iv just ordered a pair of these as I love a high stack (saucony shift are my current shoes) and high cushioning (shift 2 not as bouncy as shift 1) and I can’t wait to try them out ….. I’m really plsd u said that they would hold up running a marathon at a slower pace as I was wondering if they would stand up to a marathon for me and from what uv said they should be fine so thanks for including that I’m super excited to receive these and I hope I enjoy them as much as you do 🫶
I’ve seen other reviewers talk about this shoe getting to be a problem at longer distances because of weight and load on hips. Doesn’t seem like you experienced this so I’m torn
Morning Ben this isn't a question about this video but... Have you got any recommendations for shorts similar to the SOAR Marathon shorts with gel loops? I keep checking in but they just don't have my size in any of their products (small)
Do you have any concerns about losing foot strength as you increase the proportion of your total training distance covered in those (and any other plated) shoes? Or do you feel it's a worthwhile trade-off given the relief on your shins?
I think for a shoe like this, the plate is necessary just from a stability perspective, and the propulsive aid it provides is a welcome addition. This shoe seems versatile, but if that’s a major concern I would reserve it for long runs only.
It’s not something I’m concerned about no to be honest. If it allows me to increase my overall training volume and with less shin pain it’s a no brainier for me :)
Personally you should use different shoes daily if possible- minimalist, cushioned, plated, neutral, stability if you want to keep foot and leg muscles fresh.
Trouble with these max stack shoes that are I hear awesome like this and the prime x are they show up any sort of pronation issue and that excludes so many runners like myself. So glad Saucony has brought a shoe like the Tempus out. Loving its pop and stability
Doing almost all my marathon training in the Tempus and this shoe. Love them both. He is underselling the stability of it. I have mild pronation and have no problems in the SC trainer. Much more forgiving than the Prime X which feels like running on an ice skate.
Your shin splints might be coming from high drop shoes. Every shoe with 10mm drop I've tried gave me shin splints. Peg 38's gave me 4 days of nerve pains after only three 10k runs. Now I'm running in 5mm drop Asics Noosa and zero-drop Merrell Move Glove and the problem is gone completely.
Cmon man. There is NOTHING that justify a Price of 210 pounds for a freaking running shoe. Its an upper some foame with a little plate in it. Probably made in a 3 world country, by under paied youth workers. Naaa man, eddbudd is on to something, when he talks about we are beeing rubbed buying these heavily overpriced shoes.
Is this running or stilting? This is getting ridicilous. We are starting to move into a territory that has nothing to do with classical running where records cant be compared and the right choice of shoes is critical if you wanna be competetive. Maybe a new category should be invented: Technological running?
I would not purchase these on principal that the shoes are significantly more expensive in the UK. I feel it is poor from New Balance to do this. Regardless of the tech in the shoes if they are selling for £160 in the US then that is all they are worth.
I thought this shoe was going to be a heavy, clunky mess, but when I tried it for the first time on a long run, my legs felt fresh after my run. This shoe has great bounce and comfort, I like this better than the Adidas Prime X.
I was literally just debating about buying this shoe so it was the perfect surprise to have one of my favorite running content creators put out a review!
I really like the SC Trainer.... more stable than my Prime X Strung.
Very cushy with good energy return.
The tongue is gusseted on both sides, and the elastic used is thick and strong. Works so well,... could almost run without laces.
Best lockdown of any super shoe I have.
I love the colourway. That mint green is so slick!!
Yeah I’m a big fan too! Think the white looks pretty good 👍
if someone was self conscious of their height these would be perfect for them, they look awesome though, def want to try for an easy/ recovery run shoe!
Yeah I’m well over 6ft in these it’s great
Ive put 70 miles into these so far and definitely noticed my hips and knees doing more work than normally
That's interesting as I think my prime x strung cause the same problems🤔
Any shoe that is illegal instantly makes me want it 😂
These shoes should not be illegal. I run much slower in it than the vaporfly. Stack height doesn’t = energy return
I agree but also disagree. There has to be a line somewhere :)
@@BenIsRunning there is! In the middle (yup sorry)
In my personal
Experience, I feel that the alphafly gives the most energy return in a 'legal' racing shoe.
@@RareAirTwo4 facts. Like I’ve ran in the illegal prime x and it’s much slower than the alphafly
I don't know why anyone would use any other super shoe other than the alphafly or the vaporfly.
Great review Ben. Definitely been eyeing these up.
Thanks mate, let me know how you get on with them if you do pick them up :)
Nice going Ben, been looking forward to hearing about this. Supercomp Vs cloudmonster video? 👀
Thanks Noel. Both pretty maximal but the ride is very different :)
I´m going to buy a big bag of marshmallows, much cheaper LOL
How does it compare to Nike Invinsible Zoom X? Thank you for great content 👍🏼👍🏼
It’s a similar soft rider but that plate makes it a little more repsonsive and less sinky if that makes sense. Feels less clunky in terms of its ride
@@BenIsRunning thanks for your reply! Have a great weekend 🤩
Great review! Myself, I got mine for less than 90$ due to coupons that I already had, but it certainly is a little bit pricey! I personally love it for anything other than speedwork and racing, and it certainly keeps the legs fresh! Wonder what you would recommend as a shoe for tempo as well as racing 3k-5k on road and grass/asphalt cross country courses. Cheers!
Nice one! Great purchase then :) I’m really enjoying the ASICS Metaspeed edge+ at the moment for speed work at the moment and has enough grip for the asphalt too
Great review. Would love a comparison with the Prime X at some point 😉
Not sure I can justify picking that up now I have this beauty. Wouldn’t say no if adidas come knocking
@@BenIsRunning ProDirect do the Prime X - I’m sure they’ll let you have a pair if you ask. While you’re at it can you have a word with them about labelling the Prime X as “good for race day” - they are, of course, also illegal for racing!
Or the Hoka Bondi X as well!
If you are able to please to the Prime X review and then a comparison of these 2 against each other. I'd hope the extra money they cost in the UK isn't all tax, sheesh!
Iv just ordered a pair of these as I love a high stack (saucony shift are my current shoes) and high cushioning (shift 2 not as bouncy as shift 1) and I can’t wait to try them out ….. I’m really plsd u said that they would hold up running a marathon at a slower pace as I was wondering if they would stand up to a marathon for me and from what uv said they should be fine so thanks for including that I’m super excited to receive these and I hope I enjoy them as much as you do 🫶
I’ve seen other reviewers talk about this shoe getting to be a problem at longer distances because of weight and load on hips. Doesn’t seem like you experienced this so I’m torn
That's a lot of money for an every day shoe that's illegal to race in. Definitely better options out at a sensible price.
Morning Ben this isn't a question about this video but... Have you got any recommendations for shorts similar to the SOAR Marathon shorts with gel loops? I keep checking in but they just don't have my size in any of their products (small)
Is the v3 (40mm stack) also prohibited on marathons and ironmans? The versions of these shoes are not specified on the official websites.
Do you have any concerns about losing foot strength as you increase the proportion of your total training distance covered in those (and any other plated) shoes? Or do you feel it's a worthwhile trade-off given the relief on your shins?
I think for a shoe like this, the plate is necessary just from a stability perspective, and the propulsive aid it provides is a welcome addition. This shoe seems versatile, but if that’s a major concern I would reserve it for long runs only.
It’s not something I’m concerned about no to be honest. If it allows me to increase my overall training volume and with less shin pain it’s a no brainier for me :)
Personally you should use different shoes daily if possible- minimalist, cushioned, plated, neutral, stability if you want to keep foot and leg muscles fresh.
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FIRST BABY 🥇
I have noticed that you dont use the "runners knot" and I ask why ? Inga DK
Nice review, I also love these shoes.. done a half in them last week and felt great the day after 👍
Yeah it really is good for keeping the legs fresh
@@BenIsRunning tempted to get them in white as well 😬😅
Trouble with these max stack shoes that are I hear awesome like this and the prime x are they show up any sort of pronation issue and that excludes so many runners like myself. So glad Saucony has brought a shoe like the Tempus out. Loving its pop and stability
Doing almost all my marathon training in the Tempus and this shoe. Love them both. He is underselling the stability of it. I have mild pronation and have no problems in the SC trainer. Much more forgiving than the Prime X which feels like running on an ice skate.
The designers clearly owe a debt to the mid-90s Spice Girls look…
I’m sure the spice girls were on there inspo boards
does the outsole wear more than the hoka mach 4?
Why would you need a carbon plate in a recovery shoe? Seems a bit over engineered
You don't
It helps give some stability to all that really soft foam
GG! Ben
How's it's durability?
Your shin splints might be coming from high drop shoes. Every shoe with 10mm drop I've tried gave me shin splints. Peg 38's gave me 4 days of nerve pains after only three 10k runs. Now I'm running in 5mm drop Asics Noosa and zero-drop Merrell Move Glove and the problem is gone completely.
For amateurs wanting to finish the race and not winning any prize money can this be legal?
Yeah obviously
what fast shoe would you recommend for 110-120 pounds
takumi sen 8, though I got mine for £91
@@JoutarouKuujou1 thanks
Ben what is the actually the pace when you say "easy pace"?
In the video he says 5:00/km.
I hate the thumbnail. It’s illegal because it’s over 40mm….that’s all. Not because it’s so good.
Cmon man. There is NOTHING that justify a Price of 210 pounds for a freaking running shoe. Its an upper some foame with a little plate in it. Probably made in a 3 world country, by under paied youth workers. Naaa man, eddbudd is on to something, when he talks about we are beeing rubbed buying these heavily overpriced shoes.
Im already 6’4 so noway i can wear these woppas 😂 they do look decent though!
Ben hello 👋!!!! Сколько много у тебя кроссовок!!!!
My Adidas Prime X's are on ebay, only 27 miles on them from new! Someone buy them so I can buy these instead 😂
Is this running or stilting? This is getting ridicilous. We are starting to move into a territory that has nothing to do with classical running where records cant be compared and the right choice of shoes is critical if you wanna be competetive. Maybe a new category should be invented: Technological running?
I would not purchase these on principal that the shoes are significantly more expensive in the UK. I feel it is poor from New Balance to do this. Regardless of the tech in the shoes if they are selling for £160 in the US then that is all they are worth.