The FuelCell RC Elite is a neutral road running shoe family that uses FuelCell technology from New Balance. This is the original product in the family.
It's a maximalist model. It uses breathable construction and carbon fiber plate design, and went on sale in 2020. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the New Balance FuelCell RC Elite v2.
With an average review score of 90%, it's in the highest rated 10% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 20% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedSep 2020 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2020 | Jul 2023 | Feb 2023 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 207 g W: 173 g | M: 218 g W: 184 g | M: 235 g W: 204 g | 196 g | M: 221 g W: 193 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot25 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 29 mm | 31 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 5 mm | 4 mm |
Heel | Heel35 mm | 40 mm | 38 mm | 34 mm | 35 mm | |
Usages | UsagesCompetitionRacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Racing | RacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Saucony | Saucony | Brooks | ASICS | Saucony |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableLightweight | BarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsNew Balance FuelCell | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archRocker |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1920) |
Terrain | Road (+1303) |
Usages | Competition (+75)Racing (+189)Speed training (+290) |
Brand | New Balance (+110) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1503) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1483) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1062)Heel strike (+1141) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1430) |
Shoe Type | Breathable (+331)Comfortable (+253)Lightweight (+418)Maximalist (+504) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+830) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+77)Carbon plate (+47)Rocker (+139) |
Materials | Mesh (+859) |
Techs | New Balance FuelCell (+20) |
Events | 10k (+682)Half marathon (+682)Marathon (+682)Triathlon (+27) |
Colorways | Black / White, Blue, Energy Lime Cobalt, Mystic Purple Cobalt, Orange |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Sep 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 207 g W: 173 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 35 mm | |
Forefoot | 25 mm |