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New Balance FuelCell MD-X Spikes

Track spike · Neutral · Road · 4.4 oz (men's)

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The New Balance FuelCell MD-X Spikes’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 3 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.

New Balance FuelCell MD-X Spikes

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Current estimate: Decent

75
Overall
75
Appearance
78
Value
78
Durability
71
Comfort
68
Cushioning
57
Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

57 Low

57

Based on

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  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 2/4

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

  • Reviewers report secure lockdown and a supportive upper, one with wider feet saying it shapes to the foot.
  • Reviewers describe a propulsive ride that stays stable through the turns, one shaving seconds off a personal best.

Cons

  • Cushioning draws 4.0 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
  • One reviewer says the plate works best for runners who already strike on the forefoot.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

FuelCell MD-X Spikes rates 75. This shoe has low confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Runner Ratings

3 ratings
5/5 2
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
4.4 oz (men's)
Release
2023 Q2

Runner reviews

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Best Middle Distance spike out there for 1500m/mile

5/5

Overall

I have a wider foot, it had great lockdown and shapes to your foot. It felt propulsive, and on the turns it felt really strong. The cushioning was super responsive, and the full length carbon fiber plate didn't ever hurt, and I was shaving seconds off of my PR. It was by far the most stable and comfortable spike, and it was also very breathable. 

Anonymous runner · Sep 22, 2023

training for middle distance came from the Nike Zoom Rival Distance Spikes

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

New Balance FuelCell MD-X

4/5

Overall

This shoe is perfect for anything from a 400 to a 1500. Unlike the Nike Victory's which kind of roll you onto your toes, these shoes and their plate work best if you are already naturally a forefoot striker when running. 

The exposed carbon gives a great look and the upper is surprisingly supportive.

Anonymous runner · Aug 17, 2023

1 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Victory Spikes

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

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Nike Zoom Ja Fly 4

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Nike Victory 2

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82 Good

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Nike Zoom Rival SD 2

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82 Good

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Compared to other shoes

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New Balance FuelCell MD-X Spikes
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Nike Maxfly 2
FuelCell MD-X Spikes
Dragonfly 2
Maxfly 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Track spike
Track spike
Track spike
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Stability
Weight
4.4 oz (men's) Lightest
4.6 oz
5.8 oz
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Release
2023 Q2
2024 Q2
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MSRP
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$190
Ratings
Overall
75 Decent
97 Exceptional Best overall
88 Good
Comfort
68 Below average
93 Excellent Best comfort
71 Decent
Cushioning
57 Bottom-tier
84 Good Best cushioning
74 Decent
Durability
71 Decent
86 Good Best durability
72 Decent
Appearance
78 Decent
98 Exceptional Best appearance
91 Very good
Value
78 Decent
95 Excellent Best value rating
67 Below average
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