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40Race Shoe FinderEst. 2023 · London

New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v5

on the limitwide fit2025

£135

Typical street price · £250 RRP

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Midsole to scale · mm · red dashes mark the 40mm road limit

Typical of 24 listings at 2 shops we read.

Weight
182 g (men's US 9)
Stack
40 mm heel / 36 mm fore
Drop
4 mm
Plate
carbon fibre
Foam
PEBA FuelCell
Stability
stable and forgiving
Competitive life
~250 km
Built for
Half · Marathon

Verdict

The best super shoe for wide feet, and one of the most stable at full stack. A 4mm drop and a broad platform make it unusually forgiving late in a marathon.

■ Caution

The low drop asks a lot of your calves and Achilles if you are used to 8mm. Do not race in it untested.

Where to buy

Your UK size

Best price today — some sizes£135at Runningbear — £115 under RRP

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Legality by event

Road racing
on the limit
Track events
■ +20.0mm over
Field events
■ +20.0mm over
Cross country (spiked shoes)
■ +20.0mm over
Cross country (non-spiked)
on the limit
Race walking
on the limit
Mountain and trail
no limit

Limits bind World Athletics Applicable Competitions; most club and local races apply no shoe rule at all. What that means in practice.

Reading — what would the FuelCell SC Elite v5 save you?

Saving
−2:52 … −4:13
Projected
3:40:47
Per race
£34
~3.9 races in the foam
Per second
£0.16
whole-life basis

Economy gain 3.3–4.5% v. a traditional flat, adjusted for pace and your current shoes. Full method.

Manufacturer-stated specs unless marked estimated · last reviewed 2026-08-13 · prices are UK RRP; check the retailer for the live figure.

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