New Balance SC Trainer v2 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: Soft vs Speedy
January 15, 2024
watch on youtubeThe Saucony Endorphin Speed series kickstarted the plated training segment, and the New Balance SC Trainer took the category in a softer, more forgiving direction. In their current iterations, the Speed 3 and SC Trainer v2 are two of the top plated trainers on the market, and they're also more similar than ever. Here's everything you need to know about how they compare, including the ride, fit, upper and durability.
0:00 - Intro
1:39 - Overview
3:48 - Midsole
6:02 - The Ride
9:52 - Upper & Fit
11:25 - Outsole & Durability
14:03 - Who They're Best For
Here are the links to buy the shoes. Using the Running Warehouse links will support my work here helping everyone find the right running shoes for them. Also, Running Warehouse has the best return policy if the shoe you get doesn't end up working out—90 days, no questions asked.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Endorphin_Speed_3/descpage-SES3M02.html?from=supwell
New Balance SC Trainer v2 ($144 Deal): https://www.newbalance.com/pd/fuelcell-supercomp-trainer-v2/MRCXCK3-2E-105.html (it looks like the $122 deal is gone, but it's still 20% off MSRP)
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1. Personalized shoe matcher: https://www.supwell.io/tools/running-shoe-matcher
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3. My picks: https://www.supwell.io/yowanas-picks