Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Trainer
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 2025
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Limited Availability
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Excellent forefoot cushioning
Stable wide platform
High energy return
Heavy for category
Polarizing fit
Blocky at fast paces
Specs
| Best for | 4:45-6:30 min/km |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Stack | 42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 285 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Carbon |
Judgment Summary
Max-cushion carbon-plated trainer with stable, plush ride; best for long, steady runs.
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