Side by side comparison: ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris vs New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5
Product Judgment
Elite
released 2024
Price Judgment
No price data
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Elite energy return
Extremely lightweight
Propulsive forefoot ride
Narrow heel/midfoot
Average durability
Tongue can bunch
Specs
| Best for | 2:30–4:45 min/km |
| Drop | 5 mm |
| Stack | 39.5 mm heel / 34.5 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Elite-level racing shoe with outstanding energy return and a propulsive, lightweight ride.
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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