New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 vs On Cloudboom Strike

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4
On Cloudboom Strike

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Picture

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Our Verdict

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

On Cloudboom Strike

The On Cloudboom Strike and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 offer similar overall energy return but deliver different ride experiences. The New Balance is less cushioned but more stable, providing a soft yet propulsive feel with better support, making it a solid choice for those prioritizing a secure ride. In contrast, the On is lighter, which enhances efficiency in race conditions, helping runners maintain speed with less effort. While both are designed for racing, the New Balance leans toward stability, whereas the On prioritizes lightweight performance and a cushioned, leg-saving feel.

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Variants

  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudboom Strike (Limelight/Wolf - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.1
8.4

Weight  

6.8
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.8
7.9

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

239.9 g (8.46 oz)
207.2 g (7.31 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Stack Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.5 mm
39.7 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.9 mm
35.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.7 mm
4.0 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

4.0 mm
4.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Full Shoe
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On Cloudboom Strike 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
64 mm (2.5")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
112 mm (4.4")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.17
2.16

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.09
3.14

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 3D Model Internal
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On Cloudboom Strike 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

270 mm (10.6")
274 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
59 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.8")
95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.0
9.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Width Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.8 mm (0.149")
0.1 mm (0.004")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

3.9 mm (0.152")
3.6 mm (0.142")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
8.4

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Height Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.8 mm (0.072")
-2.1 mm (-0.082")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.6
9.8

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Arch Fit Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-1.0 mm (-0.040")
2.4 mm (0.096")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Toe Clearance Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Other Features Photo
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On Cloudboom Strike Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
8.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.9%
81.7%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.1
8.1

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Energy Return
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.4%
81.5%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.8
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.77 J
3.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.44 J
9.70 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

15.67 J
16.52 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.3
9.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.23 J
5.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.07 J
10.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.24 J
15.04 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
5.4

Heel Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Heel Firmness
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On Cloudboom Strike Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

52.1 N/mm
49.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

120.0 N/mm
109.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

270.5 N/mm
244.1 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
7.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Firmness
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

92.4 N/mm
84.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

197.5 N/mm
167.9 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

378.0 N/mm
343.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
8.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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On Cloudboom Strike Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.99 J
9.59 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.88 J
9.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.81 J
9.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.76 J
9.35 J

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v4

On Cloudboom Strike

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