Race Shoe • Track • November 2024

New Balance FuelCell MD500 v9
Aggregated rating: 8.1/10

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Full overview article coming soon. For now, here’s a quick, data-based snapshot pulled from the shoe database.

Quick Snapshot

  • Best for: 1600m, 800m, 3200m racing
  • Terrain: Track
  • Stability: Neutral
  • Energy return: Low
  • Breathability: —
  • Traction: —
  • Shock absorption: —
  • Durability: —

How It Compares

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Rating8.1 / 108.2 / 108.9 / 10✓
Price$75✓$160$170
Weight5.1 oz6.0 oz5.0 oz✓
CategoryRace ShoeRace ShoeTrack Spike
TerrainTrackTrackTrack
CushionLowLowLow
SoftnessBalancedBalancedFirm
DropLowLowLow
StabilityNeutralNeutralNeutral
FitMediumMediumNarrow
Energy ReturnLowLowHigh✓

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