
New BalanceFuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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.
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.
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