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New Balance SC Trainer 4

The fourth SC Trainer continues as New Balance's plated super-trainer, carrying the FuelCell and Energy Arc formula of the v3 with modest weight savings and upper updates. It is designed for marathon-block long runs and workouts where you want carbon-plate efficiency in a durable package. A logical daily companion to the SC Elite for committed racers.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop6 mm
Heel stack40 mm
Toe boxStandard
Foot strikeHeel, Midfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the New Balance SC Trainer 4 for long runs, everyday training miles and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Long runsDaily trainingSpeed work
Pros
  • Carbon-plated efficiency for training
  • High, protective stack
  • Durable enough for regular mileage
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Overkill for easy-only runners
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability68
Popularity76
Price60
Versatility60
Lightness73

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$180Price (MSRP)
40 mmStack height
6 mmDrop
9.6 ozMen's weight
8.6 ozWomen's weight
2026Release year
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