Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 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.
Where to Buy
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Unjustified
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Lightweight race feel
Smooth, efficient propulsion
Balanced super-shoe stability
Less explosive than top rivals
Limited training durability
Not ideal for heel strikers
Specs
| Best for | 3:00-4:45 min/km |
| Drop | 7 mm |
| Stack | 38 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 219 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | summer |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Light, propulsive carbon racer focused on smooth road speed and efficient turnover.