Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$250$280$257$210$187

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 9Recovery: 4

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 for3:15-4:45 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot
Weight212 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Balanced super shoe combining comfort, stability, and propulsion for marathon racing.

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Product Judgment

9.0

Elite

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$250$355$325$266$236

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 7Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 4Long: 9Tempo: 9Race: 10Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding energy return
Lightweight and breathable
Improved comfort for racers
Limited heel durability
Minimal rearfoot stability

Specs

Best for2:30–4:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight169 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonsummer
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Elite marathon racer with explosive energy return, lightweight build, and sharp, race-focused geometry.

Where to Buy