New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
New Balance's FuelCell daily trainer with a TPU plate — a propulsive feel at a mid-range price.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 280
- Drop (mm)
- 6
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- Nylon
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 750
- Released
- 2024
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The FuelCell Propel v5 is New Balance's versatile daily trainer with a little extra push. FuelCell foam and a TPU plate combine for a propulsive feel, and the design is aimed at comfort and energy return. A 6 mm drop and 280 g keep it firmly in daily-trainer territory. It is a 2024 model.
It suits you if you want one shoe for easy runs that can also handle a tempo day. The plate and foam give you a livelier ride than a plain daily trainer.
It is not a super-shoe, and it is not a plush recovery shoe. The plate is a modest nudge, not a racing engine, so you will not get the rebound of a carbon-plated racer.