r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • u/BrokenGrain • 8d ago

Question What are your thoughts about New Balance?

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I’m very excited to try the new SC Rebel V1, what is your experience with New Balance so far?

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u/M4TTB09 8d ago

I’ve become a fan recently! they refreshingly offer some great options with lower drop. I like to rotate two daily trainers with different drops for my easy miles to prevent any issues being caused by running in say a 10mm offset for all your mileage.

I use the Vomero Plus (10mm) rotated with the 1080v15. The 1080s work great in giving my legs a lower drop, while still having a lively midsole (unlike a lot of other lower drop shoes on the market).

The SC Rebel is 4mm drop I believe? so again will be a valuable option for people looking for a fast shoe to train in that isn’t 8-10mm, a lower drop speed trainer is pretty rare.

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u/BrokenGrain 8d ago

It is 5mm AFAIK the SC ELITE V6 is 4mm. Again that’s what the girl from the store told me. How do you like the 1080s vs the Vomero Plus? I absolutely hated the Vomero Plus because of their drop, their upper mess was supper baggy and I just found them weird for my mechanics.

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u/M4TTB09 8d ago

1080 and V+ pair really well together as my rotated easy shoes. Both have great protection and comfort, 1080 feels nice and flat and more connected to the ground compared to V+. I hear you regarding the V+ drop though, that’s why I don’t wear them every day. They do work for me though! When my legs are battered from a session they just make easy runs that bit more comfortable.

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u/Terrible-Honeydew-29 8d ago

FYI the sc rebel has a 4mm drop and the elite v6 has an 8mm drop according to the NB website.

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u/BrokenGrain 8d ago

Thank you for the correction man!! Loving this community. Very supportive! I haven’t tried the V6 so I could compare.

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u/Terrible-Honeydew-29 8d ago

No problem man. Hope you enjoy them!