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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5

We haven't tested New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.

The differences that matter

  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 is 83.1 g lighter.
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 has 2 mm more foam under the heel.
  • New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 has the higher drop (8 mm vs 6 mm).
  • Only New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite 5 has a carbon plate.
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 costs $100 less at list price.

Specifications

Category
Max-cushion trainer
Race shoe
Price
$165
$265
Weight
298 g
215 g
Drop
6 mm
8 mm
Stack
38 / 32 mm
40 / 32 mm
Plate
No plate
Carbon plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
Fresh Foam X
FuelCell PEBA

Role suitability

DAILY

RECOVERY

LONG RUN

TEMPO

RACE