New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v1
Overall Grades And Reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Top 5% out of 1,420 shoes with reader reviews
- Top 5% out of 1,418 shoes designed for everyday
- Top 10% out of 451 neutral pronation control shoes
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8th
out of 210 shoes made
by New Balance
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Pros
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Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
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No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
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Reviewers rate this shoe better than the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2.
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
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Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
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Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.
Cons
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
45%
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| 9 |
36%
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| 8 |
9%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 8.9
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.7
- Average Review
- 10.0
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 8.3
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 7.9
- Average Review
- 7.5
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.1
- Average Review
- 8.2
- Median Review
- 9.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
45%
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| 9 |
36%
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| 8 |
9%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
64%
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| 9 |
9%
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| 8 |
9%
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| 7 |
9%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
100%
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| 9 |
0%
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| 8 |
0%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
0%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
18%
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| 9 |
27%
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| 8 |
36%
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| 7 |
9%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
0%
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| 9 |
36%
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| 8 |
36%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
18%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
18%
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| 9 |
36%
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| 8 |
18%
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| 7 |
18%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
9%
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Shoe Comparison
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v1
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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2
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Brooks Ghost 15
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HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
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| Image |
This Shoe
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Newer Version
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Top Rated Trainer For Sale
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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| Weight |
10.4 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
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9.7 oz. (men's), 7.8 oz. (women's)
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9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
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11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
47mm.
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40mm.
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35mm.
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43mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
39mm.
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34mm.
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23mm.
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39mm.
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| Drop Height |
8 mm.
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6 mm.
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12 mm.
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4 mm.
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| Upper material |
Knit
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Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
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Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
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| Shoe Released |
Q3 2022
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Q2 2023
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Q4 2022
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Q3 2022
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| MSRP |
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$176
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$140
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$165
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.8
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8.4
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9.2
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9.0
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| Comfort |
8.8
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8.5
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9.1
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9.6
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| Cushioning |
9.7
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9.3
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9.1
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9.6
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| Durability |
8.2
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7.8
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8.8
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8.1
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| Appearance |
7.9
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8.6
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8.2
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7.8
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| Value |
8.1
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7.5
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8.6
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7.7
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Reader Reviews
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LRC Editor's Choice
Best shoe I’ve ever run in, but expensive
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 7.0
Switched to running in these after having agonizing lower leg/calf pain. I was hoping the carbon plate would take some of the stress off my joints ad legs, considering my injury started getting better, I’d say they did a good job. I love the rocker geometry, great for mid/forefoot strikers like me. Only thing is they are pricey, luckily I got mine from a friend who didn’t wear them.
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Fantastic shoe! Extremely soft and fits like a glove
20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 10.0
Just look at the title. Slightly narrow, but not enough to affect the performance. Durability/cushion starts to fall off after 200-250 miles.
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Best Shoe far a range of paces
Neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 7.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 5.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 9.0
By far the best shoe I’ve ever had for feeling good at a mix of paces. From 8:30 pace recovery runs to 6:00 moderate paced runs they have been great. Definitely can handle the miles and would probably be good for anything up to the 15 or even 20 mile mark. While a little on the heavy side for racing, they make a great trainer for increasing mileage while feeling better. Not sure on durability as I’ve already seen a tiny bit of outsole wear after about 30 miles but not too worried. Weight wise they are also a little on the heavy side when you’re wanting to really pick up the pace (ex. 5:30 or under paced runs or reps) but a great balance of soft and responsive.
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Works for long runs with slight modification
40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches- Overall
- 5.0
- Comfort
- 4.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 3.0
- Value
- 4.0
I bought the SuperComps after trying them on in a store. They were super comfy to walk in. Good cushion with plenty of bounce, fairly lightweight. They seemed like a solid long run shoe. The upper that hugs the ankle rubbed/dug into my skin and became painful to run in only on the left ankle. I took a pair of scissors to cut out the section of the upper that was causing problems and have had no issues since. These shoes are not good for trail, grass, or other running on uneven surfaces.
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Most comfortable shoe I have ran in
30 miles per week, underpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 6.0
- Value
- 8.0
New balance FuelCell Super Comp Trainer is a very soft cushy type of max trainer. The curve of the CF plate and toe spring makes it a smooth transition. Fuelcell is so soft but springy with quicker paces, making long distances feel great and fresh. The upper is roomy but maybe too roomy for a normal width foot with a normal arch. I look forward to running in these everytime I want to run!