New balance rc elite v3

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The SuperComp Elite is a soft, carbon-plated option with a less aggressive plate than many other brands. It feels like you are sliding your foot into a box. Carbon-plated shoes are generally pretty stiff, and the bootie construction makes it hard to lock your foot down in the shoe. Who wants their feet overheating during the summer? If you have a wider foot, it will most likely fit into the SuperComp elite due to the stretchy upper.

New balance rc elite v3

The result is a balanced rocker that feels good both fast and slow. The SuperComp Elite v3 is a little bit of a "jack of all trades" super shoe. For me, the actual fit was really good. I felt it was dialed in throughout and worked well for a long distance shoe. The heel is slightly snug, the midfoot is normal width, and the forefoot is wide. The forefoot region does taper a little bit to have a normal to slightly narrow toe box. The upper material is sock like and feels very comfortable on foot. It has an aspect of softness with decent reinforcement naturally thanks to the good integration with the sidewalls. There is mild stretch to it that accommodates to swelling well. The one thing with this shoe is the lacing system. The actual lacing system does lock down well, though the thin sock-like mesh does not protect from biting. It seems to be something I can't escape with this shoe.

Fix that and the shoe will have a much better running experience. Which brings us to the changes in this version.

The FuelCell RC Elite v2 made a lot of noise when it launched in — a cushioned, carbon fibre-plated racing shoe aimed at those with PBs in mind. Some loved it and raved about how snappy and stable it was. The glittery purple aesthetic, with mismatched coloured outsoles and logo, meant they were real head-turners, too. But some runners found the RC Elite v2 a little stiff, while others said they caused bruising and blisters. The stretchy synthetic knit upper plays a part, or it could be the change in drop from 8mm to 4mm, or that the carbon plate seems relatively forgiving compared to other super-shoes. Either way, the SC Elite v3 feels comfortable and speedy.

The result is a balanced rocker that feels good both fast and slow. The SuperComp Elite v3 is a little bit of a "jack of all trades" super shoe. For me, the actual fit was really good. I felt it was dialed in throughout and worked well for a long distance shoe. The heel is slightly snug, the midfoot is normal width, and the forefoot is wide.

New balance rc elite v3

You can trust Coach We give honest reviews and recommendations based on in-depth knowledge and real-world experience. Find out more about how we review and recommend products. For a few years the Nike Vaporfly was the only show in town, but now every major brand has a carbon plate racing shoe, and most of them release a new generation every year.

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I mentioned it above, but if you want that max stack with all the cush and absolutely none of the push from the ground, then the shoe may not be for you. Newer Post Older Post Home. Distance Previous Post. Nathan: I completely agree with David. The rocker on the SC Elite v3 is a little more balanced throughout and provides a nice rolling sensation without being dramatic in any region. Jarrett is now doing reviews of carbon-plated racing shoes that come in wide. Finally, widening the midfoot just a bit could add the stability it needs to make it one of the most stable racing shoes out there. The shoe feels like its stated 4mm drop and I found it very comfortable for midfoot landings. The SuperComp Elite is a soft, carbon-plated option with a less aggressive plate than many other brands. Crack some Banquet Beers and settle down for a long day of activities. Stability: B- a neutral shoe with mild centering elements. This also makes it a good track shoe for me, which I can't say for all super shoes.

The New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Elite V3 is an excellent carbon fiber running shoe, which feels firm and fast underfoot, and nimble around corners. It's a huge improvement on the Fuelcell RC Elite, and it's arguably the best carbon fiber shoe from New Balance to date.

More About Believe Run Club. The one-piece knit upper is comfortable and stretchy. This in no way affected the honesty of this review. That wasn't the case with the SC Elite v3. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4: Tried and tested. More from Meaghan. The cushioning in the forefoot lacked firmness and structure. I tried taking it on an easy long run a couple of weeks ago, but within the first 2 miles, I could feel something was not right with the sock liner. I've done everything from a short recovery run to a long threshold tempo and it felt great at all paces. She learned everything in running the hard way. For trainers and performance trainers, we take them on daily runs, workouts, recovery runs and a long run prior to review often accumulating anywhere from miles in the process. Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive. It bottoms out a little when compared to pure marathon shoes or pure shorter distance shoes though.