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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
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New Balance
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Weight
239.9 g (8.46 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber Rods
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 are both high-performance super shoes, but they cater to slightly different needs. The adidas shoe is the better pure racing option: it's lighter, more energetic, and more efficient overall, making it ideal for runners chasing peak performance. The New Balance shoe, while still race-ready, offers more stability and a wider, more accommodating fit, making it a strong choice for runners who want solid race-day performance without compromising on comfort or support.
Variants
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (White/Angora/Hot Mango - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (White/Angora/Hot Mango - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Cloud White/Core Black/Silver Mettalic - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Grey Two/Lucid Red/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Adios Pro 4 (Silver Metallic/Lucid Red/Grey - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.1
8.7
Weight
6.8
8.2
Forefoot Energy Return
8.1
8.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.8
8.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
239.9 g (8.46 oz)
197.5 g (6.97 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.5 mm
39.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.9 mm
32.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.7 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
86 mm (3.4")
82 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
54 mm (2.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
118 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.17
2.08
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.09
3.63
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
270 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
8.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.9%
85.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.1
8.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.4%
87.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.77 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.44 J
9.88 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.67 J
14.98 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.3
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.23 J
5.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.07 J
8.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.24 J
11.63 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
6.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
52.1 N/mm
46.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
120.0 N/mm
135.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
270.5 N/mm
344.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.5
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
92.4 N/mm
105.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
197.5 N/mm
239.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
378.0 N/mm
560.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.4
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.99 J
7.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.88 J
7.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.81 J
7.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.76 J
7.28 J
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