New Balance SC Trainer v3
The SC Trainer v3 is the training partner to the SC Elite: a high-stack FuelCell shoe with an Energy Arc carbon plate built to survive daily mileage. It trades some of the racer's aggression for a more stable platform and a durable outsole. Best for long runs and uptempo days when you want plated assistance without burning race shoes.
Reach for the New Balance SC Trainer v3 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.
- Plated super-trainer ride at trainer durability
- Protective high stack for long runs
- More stable than the racing version
- Pricey for a trainer
- Bulkier than true race shoes
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