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FuelCell

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (67/100)

Weight: 10.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $160

Average (67/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 10.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $160

Ratings & Reviews

Average (67/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Average (67/100)

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Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 27% of shoes

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Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 27% of shoes

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Average (67/100)

Comfort

Very good (85/100)

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Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Very good (85/100)

Durability

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 61% of shoes

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 61% of shoes

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Very good (82/100)

Appearance

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

Cushioning

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 55% of shoes

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 55% of shoes

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Good (79/100)

Value

Average (64/100)

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Average (64/100)

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Scores better than 12% of shoes

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Average (64/100)

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Scores better than 12% of shoes

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Average (64/100)

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FuelCell

FuelCell 5280

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

10.3 oz M

5.2 oz M Lightest

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Stack

—

Drop

—

7mm

Release

2017 Q3

2019 Q3

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$160 Lower MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Below average (27%)

Below average (32%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Good (71%)

Good (79%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (55%)

Good (76%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (61%)

Average (59%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (58%)

Average (60%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Bottom tier (12%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$90.92

Top 14%

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Reader Ratings

1 reader rating

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Springy but heavy

Anonymous runner · Jan 15, 2018

4/5

Overall

Great shoe. Excellent looks and style. Very heavy on the bottom and some of the material used on the upper is fairly thick making breathability a possible issue. The shoe is very responsive however with a springy curved last, perfect for some longer up tempo training.

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

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