The FuelCell RC Elite is a neutral road running shoe family that uses FuelCell technology from New Balance.
The FuelCell RC Elite v2 is a maximalist model. It's the latest model in the family, uses breathable construction 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.
With an average review score of 85%, it's in the highest rated 30% 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 | ReleasedMay 2021 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2019 | Mar 2024 |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 221 g W: 193 g | M: 204 g W: 184 g | 244 g | M: 230 g W: 193 g | M: 215 g W: 187 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot31 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | M: 33 mm W: 31 mm | 36 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 4 mm | ||
Heel | Heel39 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | M: 33 mm W: 31 mm | 40 mm | |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Hoka | Saucony | Nike | Altra | New Balance |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeBreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist | LightweightLow dropMaximalistZero drop | BreathableComfortableLightweightMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |||||
Rocker | Rocker | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsNew Balance FuelCell | New Balance FuelCell | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsRoadRacingSpeed trainingNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1943) |
Terrain | Road (+1316) |
Usages | Racing (+193)Speed training (+299) |
Brand | New Balance (+113) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1523) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1503) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+1079)Heel strike (+1155) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1450) |
Shoe Type | Breathable (+346)Comfortable (+269)Lightweight (+423)Maximalist (+519) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+843)Wide toe box (+333) |
Features | Breathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+77)Carbon plate (+52)Rocker (+148) |
Materials | Knit (+198) |
Techs | New Balance FuelCell (+22) |
Events | 10k (+688)5K and 10K (+53)Half marathon (+688)Marathon (+688)Triathlon (+27) |
Colorways | Blue, Ghost Pepper With Habanero, Green, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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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 |