Side by side comparison: ASICS Metaspeed Ray vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Limited Availability
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Ultra-lightweight build
Exceptional energy return
Plush, bouncy cushioning
Poor stability
Limited durability
Not for heel strikers
Specs
| Best for | 2:30–4:30 min/km |
| Drop | 5 mm |
| Stack | 39.5 mm heel / 34.5 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | narrow |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Ultra-light, bouncy racing shoe for forefoot strikers; elite energy return, but unstable and specialized.
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable for a super shoe
Comfortable over marathon distance
Strong propulsion
Not the lightest racer
Less explosive than top rivals
Limited daily durability
Specs
| Best for | 3:15-4:45 min/km |
| Drop | 4 mm |
| Stack | 40 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 212 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | summer |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Balanced super shoe combining comfort, stability, and propulsion for marathon racing.
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