SC Elite 3 After 100 Miles

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  • This pair of shoes and I have been through a lot together. And after training and racing in this shoe, I’m ready to talk about the New Balance SC Elite 3 after 100 miles.
    0:00 intro
    0:42 Disclosures
    0:57 How I’ve Been Using It
    3:42 How It’s Been Holding Up
    6:57 Best For
    7:17 Pairs With
    8:41 Buying Guide
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ความคิดเห็น • 134

  • @ivandelvalle2784
    @ivandelvalle2784 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I binge watch a lot of your running shoe videos. Just wanna say thank you! 🙇

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @nathaniel23946
    @nathaniel23946 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    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!
    🎉🎉🎉

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The long flight gave me all the time I needed to edit this video, and then I scheduled the upload for today

  • @jayson660
    @jayson660 ปีที่แล้ว

    My prayers have been answered I've been holding out for this video!

  • @chuleta1519
    @chuleta1519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of getting this one. Excellent video.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @lookinforanick
    @lookinforanick ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @chacky6
    @chacky6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to show the whole NB Setup 🎉😊

  • @Ali_Almaliky
    @Ali_Almaliky 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 😁

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m glad it’s been helpful!

  • @chriscoop6852
    @chriscoop6852 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE my Rebel V2’s and V3’s. I just rotate them at the moment.

  • @reypanique9269
    @reypanique9269 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much for the video sir

  • @lucasvieira1805
    @lucasvieira1805 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your reviews are getting better and better. Lots of information

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙏

  • @danmulgrew8156
    @danmulgrew8156 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just picked a pair up from the New Balance Factory Shop for £70! can’t wait to try them out

  • @adamtherunner92
    @adamtherunner92 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    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.

    • @pokemonlyfe7212
      @pokemonlyfe7212 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @EatMyPropwash
      @EatMyPropwash 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@pokemonlyfe7212 Hoka is another company you’d like. I just found NB coming from Hoka’s.

  • @swisha5618
    @swisha5618 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you have found the perfect formula for these videos.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @AndriyGrynevych
    @AndriyGrynevych ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @popopopo4981
    @popopopo4981 ปีที่แล้ว

    good luck on your tokyo marathon❤

  • @danedralin8064
    @danedralin8064 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    NB should have just got rid of the plastic comet streaks, to save on weight and not have to worry about the cracking

    • @paddywiggle
      @paddywiggle ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably adds to the lockdown

    • @DankScole
      @DankScole ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I love the look of them though 😭

  • @muhammadantara1887
    @muhammadantara1887 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sc elite❤‍🔥

  • @squarebodylt5469
    @squarebodylt5469 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New Balance store in Albuquerque New Mexico grabbed nearly $400 for 2 pairs of shoes and 1 inner sole. Good Sales person.

  • @emanuelsantos5585
    @emanuelsantos5585 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice sound!!!!

  • @blackadar
    @blackadar ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ran my first marathon in V2, V3 looks great but I already have metaspeed and endorphin pro 3.

  • @joebuczkowski8605
    @joebuczkowski8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like these and the lime color too.

    • @joebuczkowski8605
      @joebuczkowski8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you know where i can get them?

  • @kevinclark5086
    @kevinclark5086 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there's a lot of colors coming

  • @matthewtirrell4568
    @matthewtirrell4568 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we expect a Tokyo race preview vlog? Would love to know your game plan and goals!

  • @squarebodylt5469
    @squarebodylt5469 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 .

  • @Tekil3ro
    @Tekil3ro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just picked up a pair!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoy!

  • @brokenfreddy7676
    @brokenfreddy7676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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..

  • @sandradyer5956
    @sandradyer5956 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just ran Chicago in these and BQ’d with a 19:05 buffer. Love this shoe!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      amazing!

  • @manueltan8962
    @manueltan8962 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review as usual..thats why I love you man ! 🙃

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks!

  • @uvolniavka
    @uvolniavka ปีที่แล้ว

    Good luck and enjoy the Tokyo marathon.
    Guess this means not doing again the Los Angeles marathon this year.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      that is correct

  • @McFearless80
    @McFearless80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fuelcell for life

  • @rdhwndd
    @rdhwndd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🎉

  • @ebscoHOSTpub
    @ebscoHOSTpub ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good luck in Tokyo!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      thanks!

  • @jean-pierosgriccia4520
    @jean-pierosgriccia4520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought the banana/ pinapple! Can' wait to wear them

  • @kommmitraus
    @kommmitraus ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @silvermandavid
    @silvermandavid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      good luck for your first marathon!

  • @nyong97
    @nyong97 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just bought a pair for $175! this shoe is perfect for my flat and wide feet!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found something that works for you!

  • @chevydad83
    @chevydad83 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The updates were really good for v3

  • @TolunayOrkun
    @TolunayOrkun ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @fabriziomazzini
    @fabriziomazzini ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

    • @manueltan8962
      @manueltan8962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      love the Elite 2..

    • @pnojazz
      @pnojazz ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

  • @chrisvanbuggenum871
    @chrisvanbuggenum871 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Assuming you mean the Rebellion Pro, Mizuno has not sent me a pair for review yet.

    • @chrisvanbuggenum871
      @chrisvanbuggenum871 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kofuzi yes thats the one's i was thinking of, didn't know the name.

  • @Otis220
    @Otis220 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the feel. Anybody have an issue with heel lockdown? I am and have a pretty normal foot.

  • @davidg9120
    @davidg9120 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this shoe but have had some ankle roll on uneven ground.

  • @eoincasey5461
    @eoincasey5461 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

    • @ryanmiskin8925
      @ryanmiskin8925 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @eoincasey5461
      @eoincasey5461 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

    • @JoshL84
      @JoshL84 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The SC Trainer felt so much more comfortable than the SC ELITE V3.

    • @Jeancnantes
      @Jeancnantes ปีที่แล้ว

      Does the weight of the SC trainer get in your way on long runs?

    • @ryanmiskin8925
      @ryanmiskin8925 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @simonrunc8067
    @simonrunc8067 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If I had this shoe, I would keep it to nice flat asphalt 😂 running.

  • @Klian159
    @Klian159 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/QfkUM4hBge8/w-d-xo.html

  • @ChirsRichardson10
    @ChirsRichardson10 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you compare this to the marathon shoes from Asics and the Vaporfly?

  • @JoshL84
    @JoshL84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @zachflores1505
    @zachflores1505 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

    • @JoshL84
      @JoshL84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pro 3.

    • @chuleta1519
      @chuleta1519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @top1balmondgamingworld356
    @top1balmondgamingworld356 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are your forefoot foam? Mine got really squashed and felt very hard .

  • @GiovanniWayneCoach
    @GiovanniWayneCoach 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    @GiovanniWayneCoach
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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

  • @steveh5242
    @steveh5242 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

    • @runbird
      @runbird ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t experienced that at all

    • @ptheiss0428
      @ptheiss0428 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @mikegiacobbe7758
    @mikegiacobbe7758 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

    • @atomik2582
      @atomik2582 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @rysergt
    @rysergt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes

  • @a750
    @a750 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see them at 170€... 160€ with a coupon... Maybe I should get it to go with the SC Trainer and More v4

  • @sameerpct
    @sameerpct ปีที่แล้ว

    The first RC elite didn’t help my pronation. Any experience in terms of stability? Likelihood of pushing my pronation?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      if RC Elite 1 didn't work for you, this will probably also not work for you

  • @gfrm456
    @gfrm456 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

    • @sandradyer5956
      @sandradyer5956 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use the Trainer a lot in my training rotation. Love both shoes! Just ran Chicago in SC Elite 3 and loved them!!!

  • @heggybhoy82
    @heggybhoy82 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you clean yours kofuzi? Thanks 👍

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't

  • @alwinweinman7852
    @alwinweinman7852 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would you say the V3 compares to the V2? Which did you prefer?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Doesn’t bottom out and the carbon is a bit more noticeable

  • @squarebodylt5469
    @squarebodylt5469 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @reypanique9269
    @reypanique9269 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the vaporfly 2 is more firm, but it also provides a bit more bounce

    • @reypanique9269
      @reypanique9269 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kofuzi thank you very much sir, I always support Ur videos thanks

  • @juanruiz529
    @juanruiz529 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance you can hit up ASICS HQ while in Japan?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's about a 3 or 4 hour bullet train ride away. it will have to be a trip for another time

  • @briansleepylee
    @briansleepylee ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you racing this shoe in Tokyo? Have a great race!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll be racing Tokyo in the metaspeed sky plus

  • @lauchongkiat52
    @lauchongkiat52 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo ko....

  • @juanbm7381
    @juanbm7381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would this shoe be good for a full marathon as a heavy/ fat runners ?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. My bigger taller friends also would be considering the SC Trainer 2

  • @ubuntuking
    @ubuntuking ปีที่แล้ว

    79.99 on sierra sale

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      what's Sierra?

  • @DiegoP.Escouto
    @DiegoP.Escouto ปีที่แล้ว

    🫶🏻🇧🇷

  • @muhammadabdulmalik8009
    @muhammadabdulmalik8009 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This one or Deviate Nitro 2? 😢

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One is a race shoe and the other is a daily trainer / session shoe

  • @DarkPa1adin
    @DarkPa1adin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    at $139, is it a steal?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup

  • @ngyenghoong6429
    @ngyenghoong6429 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro. Kindly provide your training program.

  • @pnojazz
    @pnojazz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don’t you think if you run on gravel the carbon fiber will get chewed up? Seems logical bro!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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

  • @TheBrooklynTrader
    @TheBrooklynTrader ปีที่แล้ว

    would you also rec this for 10k ? ✌

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @tkbuz
    @tkbuz ปีที่แล้ว

    Now $140. Mustn’t be selling that well.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      pricing is probably the most misunderstood (and oversimplified) aspect of the running industry

  • @WayneHendry
    @WayneHendry ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

    • @lukezobrist6760
      @lukezobrist6760 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @norestwicked6125
      @norestwicked6125 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh, thats literally his disclaimer

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @WayneHendry
      @WayneHendry ปีที่แล้ว

      @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!

  • @runryerun8789
    @runryerun8789 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why call yourself a non elite runner?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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

  • @HowIsThat69
    @HowIsThat69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 :)

  • @popeyestrong123
    @popeyestrong123 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 .