tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post412200751638083877..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Review New Balance RC 1400 v4: V 4 Victory!Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-62996186390715867792017-09-26T06:50:07.850-06:002017-09-26T06:50:07.850-06:00Thanks Sam!
Peter, yes, had a good experience in ...Thanks Sam! <br />Peter, yes, had a good experience in the 1400V5 (by mistake I wrote V2 above).<br /><br />Regards/Daniel HDaniel Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-73884010101542980572017-09-24T11:36:23.510-06:002017-09-24T11:36:23.510-06:00Daniel H,
Glad you had a good experience in the ...Daniel H, <br /><br />Glad you had a good experience in the 1400 V5! I just ran 17 in them today and PR'd in the 5k in a mid-workout race. They are a fast, versatile and fun shoe!<br /><br />Have a great Chicago!<br /><br />PeterPeter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-35071229763792925352017-09-24T10:11:44.080-06:002017-09-24T10:11:44.080-06:00Fantastic Daniel H! Congratulations on your PB and...Fantastic Daniel H! Congratulations on your PB and best of luck in Chicago!<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-57476900743696069272017-09-24T09:12:23.922-06:002017-09-24T09:12:23.922-06:00Hi Sam, Peter& co! Race went well. New pb (2:5...Hi Sam, Peter& co! Race went well. New pb (2:54:33). The 1400v2 felt really well: fit, no blister (despite rain), no blue nails (so far...), nu "burning" feeling in the knees etc.<br /><br />I did not have the feeling that the cushioning was insufficient in ladt 5k.<br /><br />Had some non-shoe related problems with stomach pain (I think it is called 'stich' in english).<br /><br />About me: I am a 43-year-old Swede, 174 cm (5"8), weight 68kg. 11 marathons 2013-17. Final marathon major will be Chicago in 2 weeks. Will use the 1400v5s then too :)Daniel Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-25552886890799989832017-09-23T11:38:35.955-06:002017-09-23T11:38:35.955-06:00Hi Anonymous,
Best of luck tomorrow in Berlin! V4 ...Hi Anonymous,<br />Best of luck tomorrow in Berlin! V4 is More shoe than v2 that I found to firm. Please let us know how it goes!<br />Sam, EditorSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-83659748581627613672017-09-23T10:08:58.139-06:002017-09-23T10:08:58.139-06:00Hi Peter
Found this excellent review today through...Hi Peter<br />Found this excellent review today through google. I am in race preparation mode for tomorrow's Berlin Marathon and I was about to - once again - use my Saucony Kinvara 7 for the race (since I was unsure if the NB 1400v5 would be provide enough cushion). I have run my last 9 was with Saucony Kinvaras v 2-6.<br /><br />I have only used the older NB 1400v2 for training up to 25k since 2014 but never for races due to the thin cushioning under the forefoot. The V2 is a light weight shoe (mine 189 g) but I have used the even lighter Asics Hyperspeed (v3-6) app 175g for distances up to half marathons since 2013. The Hyperspeed feels softer in the forefoot than the old 1400v2.<br /><br />After buying the NB 1400v5 online I was surprised how much heavier they got (jumped from 189g to 225/230 g) and they got into a much more cushioned category that could be suitable for marathons. YOUR REVIEW INCLUDING THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2 MM ADDED CUSHION IN V4 WAS VERY HELPFUL! I assume that v5 and V4 is similar when it comes to the sole and the cushioning (based on reading other reviews).<br /><br />I am now thinking of going with the 1400V5s tomorrow and will try to go for a new PB... will probably return to this page and provide how it felt and how my feet handled the last kilometers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-15834660609850238712016-06-19T06:20:21.281-06:002016-06-19T06:20:21.281-06:00Hi a2xm,
In a nutshell the 1400 is a more cushione...Hi a2xm,<br />In a nutshell the 1400 is a more cushioned version of the 1600. 1600 has a stack of 19/13, 6mm drop vs 25/15mm, 10mm for the 1400 and weighs 5.1 oz. The 1500 sits in between and has a bit of pronation control with 8mm drop and stack of 22/16. The 1400 would ba a good choice for faster marathoners, the others more suitable for shorter races for most. Hope this helps. Sam RTR<br /><br />Like & Follow Road Trail Run<br />Facebook:roadtrailrun.com <br />Twitter: @roadtrailrun <br />Instagram:roadtrailrunSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-5836551502605122082016-06-19T02:11:26.869-06:002016-06-19T02:11:26.869-06:00Hi, I'm new to this New Balance shoe. Just won...Hi, I'm new to this New Balance shoe. Just wondering what is the different between RC1400, RC1500, and RC1600? I'm looking a minimalist road racing shoe. Thank you.a2xmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03846076483990371364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-53732191384394781212016-05-08T16:27:27.445-06:002016-05-08T16:27:27.445-06:00Hello Peter, i love the 1400 v3 and i´m quite unde...Hello Peter, i love the 1400 v3 and i´m quite undecided on the v4´s. Not a big fan of the weight increase (it must have a slower feeling) and the added forefoot stack. Given my usual preferences the 1400 would have been in theory too soft for my liking, but while running this hasn´t been an issue. It´s actually a soft shoe that i really like. I think in terms of effiency and responsiveness the sub 7 oz weight and the relatively thin forefoot makes the softness a non-issue for me. But now i´m afraid that the added stack of the v4 reaches a tipping point where the 1400 v4 might be too soft and energy sucking for me, at least for HM/Marathon racing. Is the foam durometer in v4 the same as in v3 ? Thanks for any feedback.Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-55844472415493058242016-05-01T19:31:08.106-06:002016-05-01T19:31:08.106-06:00Yannick, I'd have to go back and a/b them. Gen...Yannick, I'd have to go back and a/b them. General thought is that pace is a little firmer, stiffer and a little less slipper-like fit. I think they accomplish similar goals with a somewhat different feel. I might rotate a more dissimilar shoe (currently rotating the hoka clayton and adios boost as well as 1400) Peter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-80941219493180952812016-04-30T02:15:35.423-06:002016-04-30T02:15:35.423-06:00Hi Peter, thanks for your review. Very helpful! No...Hi Peter, thanks for your review. Very helpful! Now that you have reviewed both, I was wondering how you would stack these new v4's against the Vazee Pace? The weight of the 1400 v4's increased, bringing them closer to the Vazee Pace but obviously there is a difference in drop (6mm vs 10mm). Would it be an idea to rotate the v4's and the Vazees?Yannick Balkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02320703957263660213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-38599540126107559852016-04-11T12:53:53.855-06:002016-04-11T12:53:53.855-06:00Anonymous,
Thanks. Yeah, I'm wearing them in...Anonymous, <br /><br />Thanks. Yeah, I'm wearing them in Boston too. Should be great to have that little bit extra at the end. Have a great race!Peter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-45472179150441239972016-04-11T12:26:38.711-06:002016-04-11T12:26:38.711-06:00COMPLETELY AGREE! The 1400 has been my go to race...COMPLETELY AGREE! The 1400 has been my go to racer since v2. Holy smokes! v4 is heavier, but it's a welcome change. In love. <br /><br />Wearing them in Boston. Very much looking forward to the extra forefoot cushion late in the race!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-84622952572345135462016-04-10T08:45:43.029-06:002016-04-10T08:45:43.029-06:00Thanks for this review. I think I'll buy one m...Thanks for this review. I think I'll buy one more pair of v3s at the discounted "last year's model" before moving up as my training miles increase. I run sockless (triathlete, here) and had the same complaints about the v2, so instantly fell in love with the feel of the v3. If they could somehow make the newer versions as breathable as that v2 (its only redeeming quality) I'd be in heaven. I was disappointed to see the drastic weight increase in a race shoe like this, but at least I know it's probably mostly from the cushion, and not added material in the uppers (a long time ago I used heavier NB and felt like NB LOVED having ten pounds of cushioning around the ankles). Thanks again!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356513527639629252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-68614694144965014252016-04-04T21:11:56.352-06:002016-04-04T21:11:56.352-06:00Peter can obviously speak with more authority than...Peter can obviously speak with more authority than I do as my only experience was based on a few minutes with each shoes in a local NB store, but here's my take. <br /><br />The ride of Vazee Pace felt pretty familiar to my current shoe of choice, Zante V2, in terms of how my feet land and toe off. I've also tried Vazee Rush, which felt even firmer and had more toe spring than both the Zante and the Pace, but felt slightly heavier and less cushioned. I would image that, after I am fully adopted to mid/forefoot strike, I can take full advantage of those toe springs and really enjoy the ride of Pace/Rush. <br /><br />1400v4 was unlike the Zante nor Pace in terms of ride. First of all I have to size up by 1/2 size. Secondly the heel is thicker and so well cushioned, I went back to heel strike almost immediately, as I did when I first tried daily trainers like Pegasus 30 or Glide Boost 6 two years ago... but how NB managed to pack so much cushioning into a shoe this light was unbelievable. The slightly deeper drop (10mm) and less aggressive toe spring can be felt after I tried on 1400v4 and Pace back to back. Not a bad thing, just different. <br /><br />This is not to say 1400v4 was any less fun to run in. They were the shoes I bought that day as I was impressed with lightness and responsiveness, traction, the level of comfort and fit form its upper. It even reminded me of the beloved Kinvara 3. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635285556965475848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-70857826202507071862016-04-03T11:30:46.188-06:002016-04-03T11:30:46.188-06:00The weight increase is huge and seems to move the ...The weight increase is huge and seems to move the 1400 much closer to the Vazee Pace. How do they compare in terms of ride?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-71032793436001219862016-03-29T07:12:23.252-06:002016-03-29T07:12:23.252-06:00Pouto,
They are definitely comparable. I found th...Pouto, <br />They are definitely comparable. I found the Adios Boost 2 a little too narrow to wear comfortably, but I've been logging some miles in the Adios Boost 3. They are in a similar category, but I find the 1400 to be a little less firm, a bit more cushioned and to be a more comfortable upper overall. They are a little more slipper-like in their fit and totally disappear on my foot. <br /><br />Hope that helps, <br /><br />PeterPeter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-30594572999920790512016-03-29T01:00:16.924-06:002016-03-29T01:00:16.924-06:00Hello,
thanks for the review. It seems de 1400 has...Hello,<br />thanks for the review. It seems de 1400 has always been a shoe with raving reviews...and it gets even better!<br />How would you compare those to the Adios Boost 2? Are they comparable, or is one of those shoe a lot firmer?<br />How would you compare the fit of each?Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989078206891917263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-62908817873964429702016-03-28T15:13:39.019-06:002016-03-28T15:13:39.019-06:00alright thanks again! never tried the hyperspeed s...alright thanks again! never tried the hyperspeed so maybe i "have to" get them both:)kennethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-79642652598214083542016-03-28T14:54:19.636-06:002016-03-28T14:54:19.636-06:00Kenneth,
Ahh, the hyperspeed, one of my favorite ...Kenneth, <br />Ahh, the hyperspeed, one of my favorite shoes of all time. I will have to run in them side by side to give you an accurate and full response, but this is right up there with the hyperspeed for me. My gut is that the 1400 is just slightly more stable and a tiny bit firmer under the arch than the HyperSpeed is. I will try to report back with more info. <br /><br />PPeter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14471877060866416883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34085984882312907402016-03-28T14:24:37.751-06:002016-03-28T14:24:37.751-06:00thank you, i'd like to ask for a quick compari...thank you, i'd like to ask for a quick comparison to the hyperspeed, any differences to speak of?kennethnoreply@blogger.com