The FuelCell RC Elite is a neutral road running shoe family from New Balance.
The FuelCell RC Elite v2 is a maximalist model. It's the latest model in the family, uses breathable and carbon fiber plate design, and was released in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedMay 2021 | Apr 2022 | Jul 2012 | Oct 2019 | Jan 2022 | Apr 2022 |
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Weight | WeightM: 221 g W: 193 g | 210 g | 159 g | M: 247 g W: 204 g | 261 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot31 mm | 27 mm | 27 mm | 35 mm | M: 27 mm W: 25 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 5 mm |
Heel | Heel39 mm | 35 mm | 33 mm | 39 mm | M: 32 mm W: 30 mm | |
Usages | UsagesRacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | RacingSpeed training | RacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Brooks | Nike | Skechers | Nike | Hoka One One |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | Lightweight | LightweightMaximalist | Low dropMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist |
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Techs | Techs | Nike Flyknit | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1580) |
Terrain | Road (+1039) |
Usages | Racing (+141)Speed training (+222) |
Brand | New Balance (+87) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1219) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1246) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+792)Heel strike (+911) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1214) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+338)Maximalist (+333) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+218) |
Features | Breathable (+687)Carbon fiber plate (+60) |
Materials | Knit (+128) |
Events | 10k (+616)Half marathon (+616)Marathon (+616) |
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Model | v2 | |
Released | May 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 221 g W: 193 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 39 mm | |
Forefoot | 31 mm |