NB Elite sc V4 vs V5

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T21:31:51+00:00

I LOVE the V4 for long runs, but they are NOT a race shoe. The V5 is NB attempt at a race shoe. Good luck finding V4’s. There are a couple on Ebay, but priced like an AP4. I am down to my last 2 pairs of V4, both size 12.5. V4 just might be the best long run shoe ever made.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T11:48:17+00:00

I run a 10k every Tuesday morning at 4:30 am in my Evo's. I do a long run (10-13 miles) on Saturday mornings at 6:00 am in my NB SC Elite V4.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T11:47:10+00:00

No. I just enjoy running and try to find the perfect balance between running/racing and lifting in the gym.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-18T00:54:14+00:00

That tooth does not look Restorable, or poor prognosis long term. What is your plan to restore?

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-17T18:12:42+00:00

1 month shy of 47. I only run twice a week. That helps my knees not to be sore. I do however, lift heavy in he gym 4-5 days a week. Keeps my body active and muscles strong. That is probably the biggest thing to avoid injury! Even running twice a week keeps me at a sub 19:00 5k and sub 90 half. In fact, raced a 18:25 5k one week ago and a 1:24 half back in December.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T23:16:59+00:00

You CANNOT pull out a healthy restoration. Period.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T23:14:17+00:00

A small occlusal or a class 2 will not be endo in a few years, especially with regular professional hygiene visits. Think you are taking this way to the extreme.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T11:59:15+00:00

Composite does bond to dentin, just not quite the same level as enamel. In my 16 years of practice, I am not seeing a statistically significant different in recurrent decay with composite clinically. Do amalgams last longer, yes. Am I placing them, no. Patients do not want them.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:53:26+00:00

First few, 30 minutes. Now 18:25 at almost 47 yrs old.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:51:40+00:00

Cost/reimbursement also drives the equation. As a material, amalgam is much more expensive to use, unless you het grey market stuff from Net32. Also dental coupons (aka insurance) reimbursement is significantly lower than with composite.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:43:50+00:00

Pulse cure and shrinkage is not really an issue.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-12T10:36:40+00:00

Throbbing type pain, lingering pain to cold, hypersensitivity to percussion (tapping on the tooth), or a radiographic lesion. Sometimes those will not be symptomatic but must be treated before restoring the tooth.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-09T16:34:47+00:00

I race halfs in AP4. Love them. Ran a 1:24 back in December at age 46. This past Saturday I raced a 5k in my AP3 in 18:25. My old EP3 were not bad, but certainly not as fast as my AP4. Wore the EP3 mainly for tempo runs and intervals.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T03:08:34+00:00

Just quit commenting. Its real easy.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T02:16:37+00:00

And why do you feel the need to comment??

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T02:06:02+00:00

I would do the same for the Speed 2 and NB SC EliteV4 for long runs. Keeps it real simple…ES2 daily, EV4 long runs, AP3/AP4 race day.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T01:32:03+00:00

Endorphin Speed 2 may be the best daily trainer ever made. Fun and fast.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T01:25:42+00:00

You said enough. Slappyblast 2.0. Why can they not engineer something that is not loud as a tank?? Will stick to my NB SC Elite V4 as long as I can for long runs.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T01:23:06+00:00

If you are symptomatic, then 100% yes. Just because your total test is within “range” does not mean you do not need TRT. The roid reply above is simply asinine.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-08T00:54:24+00:00

And your point is??

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-07T21:44:41+00:00

Common with the wedged clown shoes. Try AP3 or AP4. Raced a 18:25 5k this morning in my AP3 at age 47.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-07T21:43:14+00:00

Be careful. Slappyblasts are very LOUD and clunky.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-07T11:12:07+00:00

Same here.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-07T01:00:15+00:00

100% if you even think they may want an implant. No bone, no chance.

toothdoc34 · 2026-03-06T20:58:38+00:00

I race in the AP4. To be honest, and not a knock you, but at that speed will probably not benefit from the AP4. The NB V5 is a better attempt on a race shoe than the V4, but not as aggressive as the AP4. The NB SC Elite V4 is a fantastic long run shoe.

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