Despite the shoe's size, the New Balance More Trail v3 are pretty damn smooth - especially with the big ol' Vibram lugs. But they're not without their quirks. What are YOUR thoughts?
Nice, Ethan! Loved v2, but have the Trabuco Max2 (already) - so... is this more stable? More exciting? How many trail ThunderChonks does one runner need? Great review...
@@ericperramond3463”thunderchonks” hahaha! I’d say the trabuco 2 is a denser midsole for sure, probably way more durable in the long run. These are certainly softer and a bit more “forgiving”.
I appreciate GR mentioning the concerning issues with the shoe that his audience is having instead of brushing them off like many do. Funny how GR doesn't like the looks as it is actually selling as a fashion shoe as well. Although I agree on the looks.
I really enjoy these shoes too, more fun than perhaps you'd expect in so much shoe! I found that changing the insole stopped the squeaking in mine - swapped them out for a set of Inov-8 boomerang insoles and they're even nicer now! Great review as always!
Tried them today for the first time on an easy trail/road run and these things are just crazy comfortable. They feel stable on trail and waaaay faster on the road than I expected. Instant fan. Have them in black/cayenne and they look sick.
I've run 2 50k ultra's in these this summer and I can say i absolutely LOVE them! so much in fact I just purchased my 2nd pair. 1st pair are fine, just a bit run out, and even then no rips or tears anywhere in them at all. So they are now my walking around shoes. 10 out of 10 on these.
I have been hiking in them. I enjoy them and have made my hikes a good experience for the most part. I had not thought about the noise, but maybe now I will ha! I give them a thumbs up.
This shoe was a massive positive surprise for me. No build issues experienced yet and the noise for me isn’t as bad as described 🤷🏻♂️. Seriously comfortable and way more stable than I expected for such a wide platform
Love these shoes. Not the most ideal for technical stuff but the fact they are actually wide shoes are great for my 2E foot. I went ahead and bought 3 pairs to rotate through lol
Running a 110 miler in these suckers (the orange colored variant) in a few weeks. They've been a joy to run in. I can vouch for the squeaking. They make a hella lot of noise. But they're still the best shoes I've run in all year. Interestingly, the Fresh Foam X in these shoes 'feels' softer than the road version (which I also own).
@@fra165 I have several pairs. The New Balance SC Trainer V1's are awesome (not impressed with the V2's ). The a Invincible 2's are still fantastic. Oh! And the New Balance More V4's (basically the road version of these shoes) are pretty great too 😉.
Noisy? Are you serious? I have about 300 k on mine, always start at my house (road -> trail) so use them on all surfaces and never "heard" them. And doubts about durability? Mine look and feel like new (ok, some dirt on them ... they are trail shoes, right?), I'd estimate I'll run way more than 1000 k with them.
They are RIDICULOUSLY loud, it’s pretty funny actually! Glad you’re not having that problem! It’s definitely a joke amongst my run circle how badly they stand out
I must admit I often run with a mp3player so shoe noise is never heard but I'll run without one today and check if they are louder than my other shoes. @@TheGingerRunner
I've done 1 run in mine so far. Like you missed is it is very breathable in the toebox I find. I can't pick up the pace in these though and it does feel like you have a pair of battle tanks on your feet. They look about double the size of the hierro v6s I have. But I actually like them.
I'm 75kg, train in the Spanish mountains and the foam feels to have done its job right around 300km just like an old dish sponge you refuse to throw out even if the new one is right under the sink. My feet are now sinking in the foam so deep that I can feel rocks and it feels like completely different shoes when I took it out for the first runs. And don't expect it to be responsive, it's just soft and that is the purpose of this shoe. No Mafate Speed 4 responsiviness. It's too soft and plush so that would be okay for such a huge foam to wear out. Now I will use it as another daily grocery pick-up shoe because the upper still looks super fresh. And Vibram outsole. Do we really need to talk about it?! As always performing great and I'm enjoying deep lugs on such a wide shoe because then you won't feel like a duck on the ice when you go over deep mud. And yes, the noise is there, especially on the road. I have a 3km very steep road downhill as a last section from trails to my Village, just like you would have in some European races, finishing in the city and the feeling is like those lugs could just break off. I feel such an emotional pain running downhill with these shoes, it genuinely feels like I'm hurting them. Either way, I liked this shoe while it lasted but the foam and durability reminded me of Ultra Glide V1 where the foam, was so soft, that it wore out too quickly, being a single-layer foam. Salomon says that the V2 has the same foam and maybe it's but it's much denser and now I don't like it. They listened but it's not the same shoe anymore. I ran 150km in them and they sit on the shelf like other denser Salomon shoes. V1 all day long even if it isn't that durable.
Hi mate, I’ve just received these shoes and I love them especially being a heavier runner. Do you recommend any other running shoes for impact for my knees and ankles for example “cushioned” shoes, thanks a lot and great review by the way👍
@GiovanniWayneCoach 0 seconds ago How do they fit? I have a 44 European fut for hoka and nike. I want to order it online. What size would you suggest? Thanks
i've been eyeing this shoe for awhile. your review was the much awaited push i needed. the shoe being loud is a plus to me as people would be aware i'm passing through them.
these are awesome downhill, the stability and cushioning allows mw to open up like no other shoe, I can't recommend these enough, especially if you are a big guy
Thanks for the review. Pretty different from what I watched from the others which I think is interesting. Cant wait to test it on the trails. Btw, I bought it for about $73 only
Have you tried more trail v2? Lots of stack height and cushioning too, but the foam isn't soft at all. They're not flattening over time and they are stable right out of the box. And since the foam is hard (and bouncy), there is also quite a lot of dynamics in them which makes them fun to run in.
The outsole is terrible in the wet. Even a mild layer of moisture on harder trails or urban surfaces, makes the sole very slippery. That lug design is poor and it is not grippy.
@@Wings_nut I think it depends on the user bc for me and my partner - it was ankle twisty. To the point where I sold mine off after a handful of runs (I think I ended up running about 30 miles before I gave up) and he returned his after one run.
Can anyone tell me if these would qualify as a road to trail shoe? Or are they a bit too aggressive to work effectively on the road? I’m in the UK and looking for something grippy over winter on pavements but also suitable to gravel canal paths.
Great review, I’ve got 600k on these and they are holding up nicely. Awesome daily trainer for dirt roads and trails. I figure I can get another 2-300k on the vibram before I need a new pair. soft and easy on my old man joints 🤘
How is This one on the road? I like the fact that they are wide and stable but also Versaille. Im Running with Nike invincible run 2 atm and they feel narrow and unstable… im still very slow and new to Running (doing around 2 Miles pr run atm)
Tried these, boyfriend tried these - they are not for technical terrain. The stack is too high in rocky, rooty terrain. The foam is also too firm for technical terrain - I'm not a huge Speedgoat fan but at least the Speedgoat foam will conform a bit better in technical terrain rather than make you roll an ankle if you don't land perfectly/exactly right. Sadly the v1 of the More Trail were great for me. They were far more nimble and worked well for technical stuff. v2 and 3 IMO is only good for smooth trails or truck trails.
Hey there love the videos. I was wondering if you had an opportunity to see the asics nimbis 25 trails. I love the nimbus 25s for everyday runs/walks but would love to see if there's any difference other then tread thanks !
Really loved these shoes for long runs on easy trails! But around 300K the midsole kinda lost it's magic for me (75kg). And now, after 450k, the outsole is getting loose from the midsole. Was hoping to get a lot more miles out of these....
Bought the moon gray ones online at NB. Very comfy toe box while having good lockdown. Thick tongue really let’s you ratchet it down. I get an amazing pop out of these. What I was hoping Zegama would be these are (still like Zegamas). Great responsiveness for that 9ish pace mile on tired legs where your cadence is high but your not stepping into your stride much. Midsole is a little chewed up on outside from rocky CO Springs but purely aesthetic. 90 miles in and still loving midsole. Not my first choice for technical runs but I’d sacrifice a little risk for the comfort these provide in an ultra.
Great reviews, love how in depth you go with your vids, always watch what you upload before buying my shoes. Please do a review of the New Balance SC trail if you have the means to!
Shoe definitely seems interesting. I’ve been looking for a more comfortable and cushioned, but still stable and grippy trail shoe for longer efforts for a while. Exposed EVA seems like a durability concern over more technical terrain too. How’s it holding up for you? Might give this one a try, but also waiting on that Rift review 😉
I have a complaint for ALL shoe companies: STOP making shoes that last only 500 miles, UNLESS you are willing to pay for shipping so that people can send the damn things back after they've pooped out so you can recycle the shoe materials. This is such a freaking waste making a shoe that lasts such a short period of time, especially for the prices.
Despite the shoe's size, the New Balance More Trail v3 are pretty damn smooth - especially with the big ol' Vibram lugs. But they're not without their quirks. What are YOUR thoughts?
Nice, Ethan! Loved v2, but have the Trabuco Max2 (already) - so... is this more stable? More exciting? How many trail ThunderChonks does one runner need? Great review...
@@ericperramond3463”thunderchonks” hahaha! I’d say the trabuco 2 is a denser midsole for sure, probably way more durable in the long run. These are certainly softer and a bit more “forgiving”.
I appreciate GR mentioning the concerning issues with the shoe that his audience is having instead of brushing them off like many do. Funny how GR doesn't like the looks as it is actually selling as a fashion shoe as well. Although I agree on the looks.
I really enjoy these shoes too, more fun than perhaps you'd expect in so much shoe! I found that changing the insole stopped the squeaking in mine - swapped them out for a set of Inov-8 boomerang insoles and they're even nicer now! Great review as always!
Tried them today for the first time on an easy trail/road run and these things are just crazy comfortable. They feel stable on trail and waaaay faster on the road than I expected. Instant fan. Have them in black/cayenne and they look sick.
I've run 2 50k ultra's in these this summer and I can say i absolutely LOVE them! so much in fact I just purchased my 2nd pair. 1st pair are fine, just a bit run out, and even then no rips or tears anywhere in them at all. So they are now my walking around shoes. 10 out of 10 on these.
NB More Trail v3... the "HOKA Killer shoe"
Vibram, Similar great cushion... BUT WITHOUT THE ABSURDLY-TIGHT-MEGA-SNUG FIT of the HOKAS!!!!
I have been hiking in them. I enjoy them and have made my hikes a good experience for the most part. I had not thought about the noise, but maybe now I will ha! I give them a thumbs up.
This shoe was a massive positive surprise for me. No build issues experienced yet and the noise for me isn’t as bad as described 🤷🏻♂️. Seriously comfortable and way more stable than I expected for such a wide platform
Love these shoes. Not the most ideal for technical stuff but the fact they are actually wide shoes are great for my 2E foot. I went ahead and bought 3 pairs to rotate through lol
Running a 110 miler in these suckers (the orange colored variant) in a few weeks. They've been a joy to run in.
I can vouch for the squeaking. They make a hella lot of noise. But they're still the best shoes I've run in all year.
Interestingly, the Fresh Foam X in these shoes 'feels' softer than the road version (which I also own).
Crush your race and report back!!!
What do you wear for long road runs
@@fra165 I have several pairs. The New Balance SC Trainer V1's are awesome (not impressed with the V2's ). The a Invincible 2's are still fantastic. Oh! And the New Balance More V4's (basically the road version of these shoes) are pretty great too 😉.
My trail shoe of the year!!!!
I even wear them for casual walking, they do look the part in my opinion
Noisy? Are you serious? I have about 300 k on mine, always start at my house (road -> trail) so use them on all surfaces and never "heard" them.
And doubts about durability? Mine look and feel like new (ok, some dirt on them ... they are trail shoes, right?), I'd estimate I'll run way more than 1000 k with them.
They are RIDICULOUSLY loud, it’s pretty funny actually! Glad you’re not having that problem! It’s definitely a joke amongst my run circle how badly they stand out
I must admit I often run with a mp3player so shoe noise is never heard but I'll run without one today and check if they are louder than my other shoes. @@TheGingerRunner
I've done 1 run in mine so far.
Like you missed is it is very breathable in the toebox I find.
I can't pick up the pace in these though and it does feel like you have a pair of battle tanks on your feet. They look about double the size of the hierro v6s I have.
But I actually like them.
Have the non trail one, more v4. They are so enjoyable to wear. Going to get this more trail v3..
Thanks for the review
I'm 75kg, train in the Spanish mountains and the foam feels to have done its job right around 300km just like an old dish sponge you refuse to throw out even if the new one is right under the sink. My feet are now sinking in the foam so deep that I can feel rocks and it feels like completely different shoes when I took it out for the first runs. And don't expect it to be responsive, it's just soft and that is the purpose of this shoe. No Mafate Speed 4 responsiviness. It's too soft and plush so that would be okay for such a huge foam to wear out. Now I will use it as another daily grocery pick-up shoe because the upper still looks super fresh. And Vibram outsole. Do we really need to talk about it?! As always performing great and I'm enjoying deep lugs on such a wide shoe because then you won't feel like a duck on the ice when you go over deep mud.
And yes, the noise is there, especially on the road. I have a 3km very steep road downhill as a last section from trails to my Village, just like you would have in some European races, finishing in the city and the feeling is like those lugs could just break off. I feel such an emotional pain running downhill with these shoes, it genuinely feels like I'm hurting them.
Either way, I liked this shoe while it lasted but the foam and durability reminded me of Ultra Glide V1 where the foam, was so soft, that it wore out too quickly, being a single-layer foam. Salomon says that the V2 has the same foam and maybe it's but it's much denser and now I don't like it. They listened but it's not the same shoe anymore. I ran 150km in them and they sit on the shelf like other denser Salomon shoes. V1 all day long even if it isn't that durable.
Great feedback!
The noise will let the bears know you're coming!
Hi mate, I’ve just received these shoes and I love them especially being a heavier runner. Do you recommend any other running shoes for impact for my knees and ankles for example “cushioned” shoes, thanks a lot and great review by the way👍
@GiovanniWayneCoach
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How do they fit? I have a 44 European fut for hoka and nike. I want to order it online. What size would you suggest? Thanks
i've been eyeing this shoe for awhile. your review was the much awaited push i needed.
the shoe being loud is a plus to me as people would be aware i'm passing through them.
You pass through people?
New balance more trail v3 vs caldera 7 vs trabuco max3.... Which one you prefer??
did you nom nom nom this shoe in the intro? LMAO
these are awesome downhill, the stability and cushioning allows mw to open up like no other shoe, I can't recommend these enough, especially if you are a big guy
Cool to see you doing so much outside work!
It’s been so much fun workin on big stuff - but nice to have some free time again 😂
Thanks for the review. Pretty different from what I watched from the others which I think is interesting. Cant wait to test it on the trails. Btw, I bought it for about $73 only
Managed to get a pair of the Grey Day version for £80, absolute bargain and loving them so far.
I like that colorway too!
if you could choose just 1. Would you pick the Trabuco Max 2 or the More V 3 ? .
Ive got the full green/olive colorway and been loving them so far!
Definitely a way better look than this color way!
That shoe looks like it was designed in 1987.
Have you tried more trail v2? Lots of stack height and cushioning too, but the foam isn't soft at all. They're not flattening over time and they are stable right out of the box. And since the foam is hard (and bouncy), there is also quite a lot of dynamics in them which makes them fun to run in.
I didn't try this new v3 (I just have the v2), but I've read that v3 is a little bit softer. Would be great if someone could confirm that.
The outsole is terrible in the wet. Even a mild layer of moisture on harder trails or urban surfaces, makes the sole very slippery. That lug design is poor and it is not grippy.
I have the More v4. It's a brick but it's comfy for short distances. This trail shoe is tall & I can see myself twisting an ankle out on the trail.
Honestly, my foot ends up sitting pretty low inside. It really doesn’t feel unstable/ankle-twisty at all
@@TheGingerRunner Thx 😊
@@Wings_nut I think it depends on the user bc for me and my partner - it was ankle twisty. To the point where I sold mine off after a handful of runs (I think I ended up running about 30 miles before I gave up) and he returned his after one run.
love this shoe! is there a trabuco max 2 review coming? just curious about your thoughts.
Just the previous Trail Tested at this point: ua-cam.com/video/Dw6EFBO3bVE/v-deo.htmlsi=kxfXTODX8KXtgYzX
Liked after the first 2 lines. GG.
This vs Asics Trabuco Max 2?
Guess who’s back 🎉 back again 🎉
Hi. I'm new around. Thanks a lot. Looking for the most cushi shoe - what is better more v4 or more trail v3?
Can anyone tell me if these would qualify as a road to trail shoe? Or are they a bit too aggressive to work effectively on the road? I’m in the UK and looking for something grippy over winter on pavements but also suitable to gravel canal paths.
Just ran my first run in these and they just sap the energy from my calves, I'm a heavier runner but just horrendous energy return
Great review, I’ve got 600k on these and they are holding up nicely. Awesome daily trainer for dirt roads and trails. I figure I can get another 2-300k on the vibram before I need a new pair. soft and easy on my old man joints 🤘
How is This one on the road? I like the fact that they are wide and stable but also Versaille. Im Running with Nike invincible run 2 atm and they feel narrow and unstable… im still very slow and new to Running (doing around 2 Miles pr run atm)
Tried these, boyfriend tried these - they are not for technical terrain. The stack is too high in rocky, rooty terrain. The foam is also too firm for technical terrain - I'm not a huge Speedgoat fan but at least the Speedgoat foam will conform a bit better in technical terrain rather than make you roll an ankle if you don't land perfectly/exactly right.
Sadly the v1 of the More Trail were great for me. They were far more nimble and worked well for technical stuff. v2 and 3 IMO is only good for smooth trails or truck trails.
Hey there love the videos. I was wondering if you had an opportunity to see the asics nimbis 25 trails. I love the nimbus 25s for everyday runs/walks but would love to see if there's any difference other then tread thanks !
Just running in the NB Trail v3 and absolutely love them. Thanks for your shoe reviews. Ginger Runner you're pretty much always spot on, ✌
Really loved these shoes for long runs on easy trails! But around 300K the midsole kinda lost it's magic for me (75kg). And now, after 450k, the outsole is getting loose from the midsole. Was hoping to get a lot more miles out of these....
How are the lugs in mud? Wondering if they'll be able see me through a muddy British winter.
just out of curiosity, how long does it take you to film one of these reviews? Love the channel :)
Just got the black and orange super comfy and great for the trail and transition from trail to road on my mixed surface runs well also
Can these work as door to trail or will they be uncomfortable for a few miles on the road during a run?
Bought the moon gray ones online at NB. Very comfy toe box while having good lockdown. Thick tongue really let’s you ratchet it down. I get an amazing pop out of these. What I was hoping Zegama would be these are (still like Zegamas). Great responsiveness for that 9ish pace mile on tired legs where your cadence is high but your not stepping into your stride much. Midsole is a little chewed up on outside from rocky CO Springs but purely aesthetic. 90 miles in and still loving midsole. Not my first choice for technical runs but I’d sacrifice a little risk for the comfort these provide in an ultra.
Great reviews, love how in depth you go with your vids, always watch what you upload before buying my shoes. Please do a review of the New Balance SC trail if you have the means to!
What lens are you using? it has such good sharpness and nice bokeh
Shoe definitely seems interesting. I’ve been looking for a more comfortable and cushioned, but still stable and grippy trail shoe for longer efforts for a while. Exposed EVA seems like a durability concern over more technical terrain too. How’s it holding up for you? Might give this one a try, but also waiting on that Rift review 😉
Uh oh, the technical trail folks won’t like you liking these 😅
I want it badly!
Are you still doing GingerRunner live?
Not at the moment - lots of other projects I’m trying to focus on. Still doing our Daily Brew livestreams every day for GRCrew tho!
I have a complaint for ALL shoe companies: STOP making shoes that last only 500 miles, UNLESS you are willing to pay for shipping so that people can send the damn things back after they've pooped out so you can recycle the shoe materials. This is such a freaking waste making a shoe that lasts such a short period of time, especially for the prices.
500 miles is a lot lol. Most don't make it that far. They will be functionally still a shoe but no longer optimal for running.
A twelve ounce shoe that looks like it’s from 1989.
Pass.