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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 is 22 g lighter
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 has a 4 mm lower drop

Profiles

  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Comfort: 5/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Stability: 2/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Durability: 3/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Grip: 3/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 — Versatility: 2/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Comfort: 5/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Stability: 2/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Durability: 3/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Grip: 3/5
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionNew Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
Price
Catalogue price USD 264.99 USD 250
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 215 g 237 g
Drop 8 mm 4 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 40 mm
Forefoot stack 32 mm 36 mm
Midsole foam FuelCell PEBA FuelCell (PEBA)
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.96 out of 5 3.61 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Racing Racing
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Marathon Marathon
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 264.99

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 250

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Alphafly 4, side view

    Nike

    Alphafly 4

    • Weight 188 g
    • Drop 8 mm

    USD 280

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4: same terrain, same category, same role