Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3
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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Product Judgment
Strong
released 2024
Price Judgment
Reasonable
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Elite energy return
Lightweight construction
Outstanding traction
Stiff ride over long distances
Limited stability
Tapered toe box
Specs
| Best for | 2:45–4:30 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 194 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Aggressive, elite-level racing shoe with top-tier energy return and traction for fast efforts.
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