New Balance

FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8 oz · 4mm drop · 40/36mm stack · Medium/Wide

Good

72/100

Overall

Good 72

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 84

Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 83

Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 82

Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 81

Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 80

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 1/2

Where to buy

Running Warehouse

$119.88

Best price on Urg

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Other retailers

Dick's Sporting Goods White

Buy at Running Warehouse for $119.88

Pros & Cons

Pros

Just 8 ounces with a 40mm stack for racing.
Carbon plate and FuelCell foam provide cushioning and responsiveness.
Holds up better than many carbon-plated race shoes.

Cons

A newer v4 has since replaced this version.
Looks leave readers cold compared with other trainers.

Reader Ratings

3 reader ratings

5/5

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4/5

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3/5

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Runner reviews

Good and affordable training shoe

Anonymous runner · Nov 8, 2024

4/5

Overall

Best shoe for intervals. Comfertable and affordable compared to other competition shoes.

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

Where to buy

Running Warehouse

$119.88

Best price on Urg

Buy at Running Warehouse

Other retailers

Dick's Sporting Goods White

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Shoe properties

Type

Supershoe

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Supershoe

Pronation

Neutral

Neutral

Neutral

Weight

8 oz M

6.2 oz M Lightest

7.3 oz M

Stack

40/36mm

40/32mm

37/29mm

Drop

4mm

8mm

7mm

Release

2022 Q4

2025 Q3 Newest

2025 Q2

MSRP

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$279.99

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$119.88 Lowest price

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$129.96

Ratings

Overall

Below average (37%)

Below average (36%)

Exceptional (98%) Best overall

Comfort

Above average (68%)

Above average (68%)

Excellent (95%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (72%)

Above average (63%)

Excellent (92%) Best cushioning

Durability

Good (70%)

Average (55%)

Very good (83%) Best durability

Appearance

Average (59%)

Above average (61%)

Excellent (94%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (65%)

Below average (33%)

Excellent (91%) Best value