New Balance FuelCell Propel
Every version of the FuelCell Propel we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the FuelCell Propel rates above 0% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the FuelCell Propel, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance FuelCell Propel v5 In stock | 2024 | 9.9 oz (men's) | 37/31mm stack · 6mm drop | 74 | +24 | — | $83 |
| New Balance FuelCell Propel v4 | 2023 | 10.1 oz | 34/28mm stack · 6mm drop | 49 | -8 | 8 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell Propel RMX | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell Propel v3 | 2021 | 9.0 oz (men's) | — | 57 | -3 | — | — |
| New Balance FuelCell Propel v2 | 2020 | 8.7 oz | — | 59 | +10 | 1 | — |
| New Balance FuelCell Propel | 2019 | 7.7 oz (women's) | — | 50 | — | 3 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
FuelCell Propel v574 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 55
v5 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz (men's) · 37mm stack · 6mm drop
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 64$83 $120 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:34 AM UTCOverall74Value73Appearance68Comfort66Durability64Cushioning60Confidence55Pros
It costs much less than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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New Balance
FuelCell Propel v449 49 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 12 reviews Confidence 86
v4 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.1 oz · 34mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers rate comfort 4.5 out of 5 and cushioning 4.2 out of 5.
Durability 56MSRP $110
Overall49Value64Comfort63Appearance56Durability56Cushioning51Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate comfort 4.5 out of 5 and cushioning 4.2 out of 5.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and three reviewers call it a bargain for a plated shoe.
Two reviewers say the TPU plate firms up soft foam, one finding it steadies their supination.
Cons
Averaging 10.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers find it heavy and squishy at pace.
Reviewers rate durability 3.6 out of 5, and two expect about 350 miles from the thin outsole rubber.
Reviewers rate appearance 3.5 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
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New Balance
FuelCell Propel v357 57 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Confidence 42
v3 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (men's)
Overall57Confidence42Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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MSRP $100
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Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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New Balance
FuelCell Propel v259 59 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 1 review Confidence 43
v2 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz
One reviewer calls the foam springy and responsive with great energy return.
Durability 65Overall59Value74Comfort69Durability65Appearance65Cushioning60Confidence43Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls the foam springy and responsive with great energy return.
Averaging 8.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Cons
The FuelCell Propel before it scores 48 on three reviews and the v4 scores 46 on twelve.
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New Balance
FuelCell Propel50 50 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 3 reviews Confidence 69
v1 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz (women's)
Reviewers rate cushioning and durability 4.3 out of 5.
Durability 64MSRP $110
Overall50Value66Appearance64Durability64Comfort60Cushioning57Confidence69Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning and durability 4.3 out of 5.
One of three reviewers so far praises the wide, roomy toe box.
At 7.7 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Cons
One of three reviewers so far finds the upper only adequate.
The FuelCell Propel v2 after it scores 61 on one review and the v5 scores 70, against this version's 48.