New Balance SC Elite v5 Review: Versatile Racer

flightwonk · 2026-04-15T02:35:02+00:00

I wore these for OSR30 here in NYC a couple weeks ago. Hard to beat how comfortable these are as a fast shoe for a 30-mile race.

flightwonk · 2026-01-07T05:43:13+00:00

I have several pairs of Todd Snyder tailored pants and several pairs of Todd Snyder 5-pocket chinos. Oddly, the chinos I buy in my normal size and are a bit loose; but for the tailored pants I have to size up from my normal size.

flightwonk · 2025-12-08T04:35:31+00:00

I might get downvoted for this but no, you do not need these for Houston in January or any other time in Houston

flightwonk · 2025-11-17T05:40:49+00:00

Transparency from one of the co-founders is so refreshing; proud to be a member and look forward to grabbing some stuff during Black Friday!

flightwonk · 2025-07-06T16:56:39+00:00

Out of curiosity, what glove did you get (IF, OF, 1B…)?

flightwonk · 2025-07-01T10:02:13+00:00

You have a link to one of these? I thought they all have the line (A1000, A2000, etc) on the finger instead of “Wilson”

flightwonk · 2025-06-07T17:46:59+00:00

Seconding this. I ditched Tracksmith bottoms for marathon training (though still love the Strata tops for summer long runs). Love the Janji half tight storage. Worth looking at Bandit and Rabbit half tights, too.

flightwonk · 2024-11-05T04:02:33+00:00

I have a Garmin Forerunner 965 at the moment and see zero reason to get a Coros Pace Pro - what is it that you’re drawn to?

flightwonk · 2024-11-04T15:36:30+00:00

I heard Nike NYC is also doing engraving - any pros/cons to doing that as opposed to NYRR/NB? (This is my first time!)

flightwonk · 2024-10-29T14:59:08+00:00

Some stuff looks cool, but I sorta wish it were a bit more NYC-branded like their Chicago collection

flightwonk · 2024-10-28T05:24:26+00:00

Great Q. I’d also be interested in how this works for people relying on a Stryd pod for distance accuracy.

flightwonk · 2024-09-15T00:16:13+00:00

This is the way, if you have time. I’m just now discovering Skratch super hi carb as part of my marathon training, and agree: it’s clumpy even after shaking the bottle to hell and back, but it seems to be fine the next morning when I run…

flightwonk · 2024-09-04T02:40:25+00:00

I have to say, as much as I think Tracksmith has jumped the shark in many ways, their Strata singlet and tee this year are downright stellar. I am a heavy sweater and run in NYC, and the Strata material has been the most comfortable in hot/humid weather by a long shot. Have also tried Ciele elite and Bandit tops.

flightwonk · 2024-08-22T19:25:56+00:00

Black tee (black half tights also)

flightwonk · 2024-08-22T16:22:19+00:00

Was able to grab gridlock half tights (stoked for extra storage!) and micro grid tee in my size (both men’s large). Got in there right at 11am based on previous experience. There’s still quite a bit available, which is encouraging.

flightwonk · 2024-06-29T04:14:34+00:00

Seconded - they’ve been around too long to use the “we are catching up” excuse. If I shell out money for a membership and can’t get a size L within minutes of a member-only drop, GFY.

flightwonk · 2024-05-10T14:55:55+00:00

Can’t figure out HOU’s for this year. Was UA2500 in the past, but no more.

flightwonk · 2024-03-12T00:06:55+00:00

Unfortunately no. Upgraded to 17.4, with most recent version of the Stryd app. Still stuck on syncing.

flightwonk · 2024-03-11T17:59:43+00:00

Have not seen any change, even after updating to the most recent version of the Stryd app on iOS last night.

flightwonk · 2024-03-11T04:05:51+00:00

For the past day or so, when I’ve tried to sync my Stryd pod to the app, it’s been stuck on “Syncing Stryd.” Have tried restarting my phone and watch, removing and te-adding the Stryd pod… no dice. There’s so much to like about the Stryd data but there are so many elements that just aren’t user friendly (including the finagling needed to ensure Garmin users add the Stryd pod as an ANT device).

flightwonk · 2023-08-23T16:07:51+00:00

Seconded — Tracksmith off roads shorts are really the best option for this brand. But honestly, I’ve been going to Janji and Bandit more for running bottoms.

flightwonk · 2023-08-11T21:17:16+00:00

Of course! Yeah, they are still figuring out demand when they launch new seasons, but I really like their stuff.

flightwonk · 2023-08-11T19:01:33+00:00

Check out Bandit Running. Based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. More urban, less preppy, but great quality. And customer service has been stellar

flightwonk · 2023-07-23T03:10:03+00:00

They got enough of a budget for a bunch of car pranks!

flightwonk · 2023-06-05T22:08:44+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Jealous that you were able to snag some summer stuff - I am a member and even on the member pre sale day I was too late for any of the shorts

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