Race ShoeTrack • November 2024

New Balance FuelCell MD500 v9
Aggregated rating: 7.7/10

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

Full comparison →
Rating7.7 / 108.8 / 109.2 / 10
Price$75$160$170
Weight5.1 oz6.0 oz5.0 oz
CategoryRace ShoeRace ShoeTrack Spike
TerrainTrackTrackTrack
CushionLowLowLow
SoftnessBalancedBalancedFirm
DropLowLowLow
Drop (mm)0 mm0 mm0 mm
Stack0 mm0 mm0 mm
StabilityNeutralNeutralNeutral
FitMediumMediumNarrow
Energy ReturnLowLowHigh