
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.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 compares with 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Typical for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes / Race
Compared With Super Shoes / Race
| Metric | FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 7.1oz | 6.75oz | Heavier (66th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 40mm | Typical (57th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 32mm | 33.5mm | Lower (38th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm | Higher (89th percentile) |
| Price | $280 | $270 | Typical range (68th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 8mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Super Shoes / Race median of 6mm (n=28).
- Its 32mm forefoot stack is 1.5mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 33.5mm (n=28).
- At 7.1 oz, its listed weight is 0.3 oz above the median of the 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes in the Cadence database (6.75 oz).
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