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FuelCell

FuelCell
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$160

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Good (68/100)

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Overall

Good (68/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (68/100)

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Comfort

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Durability

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Appearance

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Value

Below average (64/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (64/100)

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
5.2 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
—
—
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
—
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (25%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (55%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Average (57%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (58%)
Average (60%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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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