FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

Race

Powered by PEBA FuelCell foam and a stiffer carbon plate, the SuperComp Elite v5 delivers an energized, aggressively propulsive ride for chasing personal bests. Featherlight, efficient, and relentlessly fast, it’s built to make your biggest race-day goals a reality.

Price$280

Details

The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 is engineered for runners chasing breakthrough performances, offering a meticulously honed platform to unlock your fastest finishes yet. Designed with a renewed emphasis on weight reduction and pure race efficiency, this carbon-plated marathon shoe delivers a fit and feel that prioritizes speed and momentum above all else.

Retaining the explosive engine of 100% PEBA FuelCell superfoam, the v5 now incorporates a more rigid carbon fiber plate and refined rocker geometry, delivering exceptional energy return and forceful propulsion through every phase of the stride. The result is a forward-driving sensation that makes holding marathon pace smoother, easier, and more efficient.

Beneath, a newly developed ultra-thin outsole compound provides secure traction and optimized power transfer on changing road conditions — all while trimming excess weight for faster turnover. Up top, a featherlight performance mesh upper with minimal collar, tongue, and insole construction adds a surprising dose of comfort to a shoe built unapologetically for racing.

For athletes prepared to execute months of work on race day, the SuperComp Elite v5 provides a platform worthy of your peak effort — built to carry you through every mile with precision, propulsion, and podium-level potential.



MIDSOLE

  • FuelCell 100% PEBA superfoam delivers explosive energy return.
  • Full-length carbon fiber plate is tuned stiffer for enhanced propulsion.
  • Rocker geometry has been refined for smoother transitions from foot strike to toe-off.


OUTSOLE

  • Lightweight racing compound is designed for superior multi-surface traction.


UPPER

  • Single-layer engineered mesh creates a breathable race-ready fit with just-right comfort.

Compiled by Mark Shannon, professional runner and founder of Cadence.

Specifications

BrandNew Balance
CategorySuper Shoes
Weight7.1 oz
Heel Stack40 mm
Midsole Drop8 mm
Foam TypeFuelCell Superfoam
Forefoot Stack32 mm
ModelFuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
UsageRace
StabilityNeutral
CushionHigh
FitRegular, Wide
PlateYes
Plate DescriptionCarbon Fiber Plate

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