New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite
Every version of the FuelCell SuperComp Elite we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the FuelCell SuperComp Elite scores above 38% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the FuelCell SuperComp Elite, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 In stock | 2025 | 6.2 oz (men's) | 40/32mm · 8mm drop | 69 | -14 | 3 | $265 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 | 2024 | 7.2 oz | 40/36mm · 4mm drop | 83 | +9 | — | $250 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3 In stock | 2022 | 7.5 oz | 40/36mm · 4mm drop | 74 | — | 1 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v569 Below average Below average · 4 reviews · Confidence 30/100
v5 (2025) · Racing · Neutral · 6.2 oz (men's) · 8mm drop
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
Durability 73$140 $265 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:32 AM UTCOverall69Comfort81Cushioning77Appearance76Durability73Value64Confidence30Buy it now
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Running Warehouse $160 40% offDick's $265MSRP $265
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Pros
Light at 6.2 oz with a 40mm heel stack.
One of four reviewers uses it as an uptempo long run shoe, saying it locks into a pace and settles there.
Comfort and appearance both average 4.5 out of 5 across the four reviewers so far.
Cons
Two of four reviewers put it a touch below the top tier of racing shoes.
The v3 and v4 before it score 75 and 82 here, against 69 for this version.
One reviewer rates durability 2 out of 5, against 5s from the two others who rate it.
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New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v483 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 50/100
v4 (2024) · Racing · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 4mm drop
A 40mm heel stack at 7.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
Durability 82MSRP $250
Overall83Comfort88Cushioning86Appearance82Durability82Value73Confidence50Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 40mm heel stack at 7.2 oz on a 4mm drop.
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
Cons
It listed at $250, and value draws 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
Scores across the SuperComp Elite line have ranged from 69 to 82.
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New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Elite v374 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 39/100
v3 (2022) · Racing · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 40mm stack
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
Durability 77$153 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:33 AM UTCOverall74Comfort86Cushioning85Durability77Value76Appearance75Confidence39Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it the best shoe for intervals and affordable next to other race shoes.
All three reviewers so far rate value 4 or 5 out of 5.
All three reviewers so far rate durability 4 or 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 7.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 6.6 oz median for racing shoes on sale.
Two newer versions have followed it, and the SuperComp Elite v5 is on sale now.
