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FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (71/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.2 oz
Release
2025 Q3
MSRP
$279.99
Stack Height
40mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (71/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 36% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (71/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 36% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Very good (82/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (80/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 64% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Very good (81/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (78/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 54% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Good (71/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

67%

2/3

Would buy again

Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 36% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Supershoes

Scores better than 20% of 88 supershoes.

20%

New Balance

Scores better than 66% of 255 New Balance shoes.

66%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
Endorphin Speed 5
Current shoe
Lightest / Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Supershoe
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.2 oz M Lightest
7.2 oz M
7.3 oz M
Stack
40/32mm
40/36mm
37/29mm
Drop
8mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2025 Q3 Newest
2024 Q1
2025 Q2
MSRP
$279.99
$249.99
$175 Lower MSRP
Best price
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$129.96
Ratings
Overall
Below average (36%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Good (74%)
Excellent (95%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (64%)
Above average (68%)
Excellent (92%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (54%)
Good (71%)
Very good (84%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (61%)
Above average (65%)
Excellent (94%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (33%)
Average (55%)
Excellent (91%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

4 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–3 of 3 written reviews

Exceptional Long Run Shoe

Mitchell · Jun 10, 2026

5/5

Overall

This has been one of my favorite uptempo long run shoes. This shoes performs exceptionally well at locking in a pace & settling there. It is very fast, responsive & light, but (imo) a touch below the top tier racing shoes. For training purposes, this shoe is absolutely perfect & it holds up very well during long runs. This can also serve as a less aggressive racing shoe for those who don't want the harsh super light shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2026

3/5

Overall

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Safe bet NB

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2026

4/5

Overall

Fast and cool. Maybe not as fast as AF, but does a good job and lasts. The all white was a cool look. Makes you instantly feel like you’re doing less work even on slower pace miles
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5