THOMAS: Like Meaghan, I acquired to run the London Marathon within the SC Elite v3 modified with the brand new peba-based Fuelcell foam. I had race in London, clocking a 3:32:17. On the time, it felt just a little disappointing as I used to be aiming for sub 3:30, however in hindsight, I had a terrific day, particularly if you evaluate the outcomes to the trainwreck of a race I had within the NYC Marathon. In the event you hearken to the podcast, you already know.
The brand new foam felt noticeably higher than the earlier Fuelcell. Essentially the most important distinction is the sensation of rebound. Now, the identical Peba foam is within the Fuelcell SC Elite v4. New Stability additionally mounted the higher points that the earlier mannequin had. The SC Elite v4 has a extra conventional, much less stretchy higher, making it simple to get a strong match. And let’s be sincere, the shoe appears higher too.
The important thing traits I take pleasure in are the tender touchdown and bounce again paired with the noticeable method the plate stabilizes and propels the shoe ahead. The geometry of the midsole creates an especially clean transition. Lastly, I’m a sucker for an aggressive toe spring. This replace has it providing you with that quick feeling if you lean ahead.
CARYN: There’s no debate — this shoe appears superior. The neon accents make it enjoyable sufficient to get you excited, nevertheless it retains the smooth look of an all-white shoe. Like Meg, I’ve a closet filled with white and off-white sneakers, and that’s simply the way in which I prefer it. After I laced up the Fuelcell SC Elite v4, I had a 17-mile run on deck. I’ll admit I threw one other pair of sneakers in my trunk in case of a disaster, however what’s it that the children say? Go large or go residence?
Spoiler: I didn’t want the second pair of sneakers.
These sneakers hummed alongside properly all the run because of the mix of a 100% Peba FuelCell midsole and a lighter carbon plate. I appreciated the bounty of area within the toe field and located the experience to be easy and clean to the purpose the place I forgot in regards to the shoe fairly a bit — which, to me, is an indication of a terrific replace. I used to be working uptempo more often than not, because of my working buddy, and the shoe shines at that finish of the tempo spectrum.
The place of the carbon plate additionally provides plenty of stability to the SC Elite v4, making it one thing I’d suggest to a runner who hasn’t tried a carbon-plated shoe earlier than. I’ve over 50 miles on these sneakers at this level, which is a fairly strong testomony to how a lot New Stability has improved this unhealthy boy through the years.
