New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

New Balance · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 89/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 198 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 10.7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: FuelCell
  • Official Retail MSRP: $280 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (198 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (198 g) for effortless accelerations

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point ($280)
  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 99.3 / 100 — « Built by New Balance around the FuelCell midsole, the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (198 g, a 10.7 mm drop). A smart choice for runners looking for a 10.7 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • Running Shoes Guru : 91.5 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 10.7 mm drop and weighing 198 g, the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its FuelCell midsole. A smart choice for runners looking for a 10.7 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • RunRepeat : 85.6 / 100 — « We think the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 marks a solid step forward for New Balance. In our lab tests and runs, we found it lighter and faster, with an improved lockdown and better grip. The shoe felt energetic yet comfortable, offering more room in the toebox than most rivals. That said, we feel the Elite v5 hits many right notes, yet it's still far from making a table-banging statement in the super shoe category. »

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