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Heel Stack Height
39.4 mm
Weight
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
Weight
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
New Balance SuperComp Elite v6
The New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 has several important updates that make it a rather different shoe than the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5. The new Infinion foam in the Elite v6 has better energy return, but absorbs less impact. If you liked the cushioning of the Elite v5, try to find it on sale before it disappears, as the v6 might be disappointing. Runners who want a snappier, more energetic shoe will appreciate the newer model.
Variants
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Fresh Air/Alkaline Green - (Women - US 7))
- SuperComp Elite v6 (Satsuma Orange/Digital Mist - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.0
8.1
Weight
8.1
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.1
8.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
200.5 g (7.07 oz)
187.1 g (6.60 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.4 mm
39.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.5 mm
30.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
75 mm (3.0")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
55 mm (2.2")
60 mm (2.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
106 mm (4.2")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.90
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.48
3.76
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.045")
-1.0 mm (-0.040")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.105")
-6.1 mm (-0.239")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.5
6.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.1 mm (-0.081")
-3.8 mm (-0.151")
Arch Fit: Width
5.4
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.5 mm (-0.256")
-2.9 mm (-0.113")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.2
6.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
28 mm (1.1")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
17.5%
24.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
29.2°
15.9°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.7
7.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
54 mm (2.1")
56 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
63.5%
57.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.2°
25.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Infinion Foam
Primary Foam Name
FuelCell
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.6
8.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
84.8%
86.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.6
8.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
84.6%
86.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.89 J
4.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.66 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
13.82 J
14.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.08 J
4.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.46 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.15 J
10.70 J
Heel Firmness
6.9
6.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
34.4 N/mm
35.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.9 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
74.1 N/mm
72.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.6
8.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
49.6 N/mm
54.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.9 N/mm
74.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
94 N/mm
105 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.2
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.78 J
7.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.65 J
6.90 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.56 J
6.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.49 J
6.78 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.8
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
110 N
83 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.6
9.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
76.3%
83.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
8.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.9 N/mm
33.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
290 N
353 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
17.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
19.5 mm
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