New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2

New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 review: what runners say

Fit

True to size, but with a snugger fit than usual: sock-like feel, less roomy in the toe box compared to other New Balance models. Heel fit is a concern for some runners on the first outing.

Feel

PEBA-blend foam with a full-length carbon plate: firm, decisive response, more direct ground contact than a high stack. Less roll and bounce than the Elite v4, but more control and a sharper push-off at faster paces.

Best for

Race shoe for short to middle distances, with the 5K and 10K as the optimal context. Also suited to fast repeat sessions (400m, 800m). Usable up to the half marathon; opinions are split on the full marathon.

Weak points

Recurring heel irritation in the first few outings, with blisters if lacing isn't adjusted. Upper has a nearly absent tongue and short laces that limit heel-lock lacing.

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