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New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Pacer V2
Half marathon raceNew Balance

Fuelcell Supercomp Pacer V2

A lightweight 211g New Balance road racer with FuelCell foam, 8mm drop and neutral support, positioned for everyday running and race day.

$199.99MSRP
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Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Half marathon race
Also good for
5K race, 10K race, Marathon race, Tempo / threshold, Intervals / speedwork, Daily training
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
211g
Drop
8mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
FuelCell
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsHalf marathonRoadLightweightWide feetRace day
Our read

The FuelCell SuperComp Pacer v2 is New Balance's lighter, more versatile road racer, leaning toward shorter and mid-distance efforts. At 211g with soft FuelCell cushioning and an 8mm drop, it targets 5K to half marathon efforts and doubles as an uptempo trainer, though the evidence available is thin on stack height and plate specifics.

Ride

Soft FuelCell cushioning gives a lightweight, propulsive road feel geared toward racing and faster training; exact stack and plate details are not documented.

Fit

Standard (D) and wide (2E) widths are offered; the manufacturer notes it fits as expected for most people, so runners with wider feet have an option.

Best for

Runners wanting a light, soft road race shoe for 5K through half marathon that can also handle tempo and interval sessions.

Avoid if

You need trail traction, a documented carbon plate, or a maximally cushioned marathon-specific super shoe.

Sources
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