New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
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Our Verdict

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 and New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 are both "people's super shoe" options that prioritize practicality over extreme, aggressive designs. The New Balance stands out for being available in wide versions, which is rare in this category, and it pairs that with a lighter, bouncier, more cushioned ride that feels more well-rounded for a wider range of races. The Saucony leans more toward stability and control, making it a better fit if you want extra confidence from the platform when you're pushing hard. It also delivers a more traditional snappy sensation, with a firmer, more reactive forefoot.

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Variants

  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 (Urgent Red/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Pro 5 (Aqua - (Women - US 7))
  • Endorphin Pro 5 (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.4
8.1

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.5 mm
28.1 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.1
7.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

200.5 g (7.07 oz)
212.4 g (7.49 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Stack Height Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.4 mm
38.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

30.5 mm
28.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.9 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 3D Model Full Shoe
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

75 mm (3.0")
87 mm (3.4")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

55 mm (2.2")
74 mm (2.9")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

106 mm (4.2")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.90
3.09

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.48
4.16

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 3D Model Internal
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
271 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
55 mm (2.2")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.2
9.8

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Width Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-1.2 mm (-0.045")
1.2 mm (0.045")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.7 mm (-0.105")
-0.6 mm (-0.024")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.5
10

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Height Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.1 mm (-0.081")
0.0 mm (-0.001")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

5.4
10

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Arch Fit Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-6.5 mm (-0.256")
0.9 mm (0.036")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Toe Clearance Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

9.5
7.2

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Heel Rocker Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

50 mm (2.0")
19 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position 
 

63.5%
16.4%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

27.2°
22.0°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.7
6.7

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

54 mm (2.1")
46 mm (1.8")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.5%
61.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

27.2°
22.7°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Other Features Photo
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.6
8.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Heel Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

84.8%
82.4%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.6
8.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

84.6%
81.7%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.2
7.4

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Heel Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.89 J
3.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

8.66 J
9.17 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

13.82 J
16.06 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.9
7.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.08 J
4.50 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.46 J
7.69 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.15 J
11.33 J

Heel Firmness 
 

6.9
5.6

Heel Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Heel Firmness
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

58.9 N/mm
54.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

143.4 N/mm
107.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

328.3 N/mm
235.9 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.1
8.3

Forefoot Firmness  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Firmness
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

103.6 N/mm
115.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

223.0 N/mm
228.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

445.3 N/mm
455.1 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.2
6.7

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.78 J
7.35 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.65 J
7.19 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.56 J
7.07 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.49 J
6.97 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.8
8.0

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

110 N
120 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.6
8.4

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

76.3%
75.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.9
9.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

19.9 N/mm
34.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

290 N
391 N

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5

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