New Balance reinvents its lightweight daily trainer as a plated super shoe with a propulsion plate and brand-new foam designed for speed
The SuperComp Rebel v1 and lighter SuperComp Elite v6 introduce New Balance’s new Infinion foam
New Balance has unveiled two high-performance running shoes designed to take runners from speedy training sessions through to marathon race day.
The new SuperComp Rebel v1 is arguably the more surprising arrival, essentially fusing the FuelCell Rebel and SuperComp Trainer lines into one high-speed daily trainer.
New Balance says it has created a plated, high-stack training shoe intended to bring “race-day energy” to everyday running.
SuperComp Rebel v1
It is joined by the SuperComp Elite v6, the latest generation of New Balance’s flagship carbon-plated racing shoe and the successor to the T3 Awards-winner FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5.
New Balance has dropped FuelCell from both product names, possibly because the shoes introduce the brand’s new Infinion midsole foam.
The company claims the new compound is designed to provide responsive cushioning and sustained energy return.
Rebel with a plate
The SuperComp Rebel v1 combines Infinion foam with a carbon-infused Pebax propulsion plate.
New Balance says the plate’s shape, material and placement have been engineered to produce a responsive, energetic ride suitable for tempo sessions, faster training runs and potentially racing.
SuperComp Elite v6
A 40mm heel and 36mm forefoot give the Rebel a 4mm drop. The men’s version weighs a claimed 218g in a size 9.5, while the women’s model comes in at 174g in a size 7.
FANTOMFIT reinforcement locks down the midfoot and heel without adding the weight of a more traditionally structured upper.
At £190, it also sits below New Balance’s premium competition shoe while retaining some of its race-inspired technology.
SuperComp Rebel v1
The SuperComp Elite v6 adopts the lightest version of Infinion foam and a redesigned carbon-fibre plate intended to increase stiffness and propulsion over marathon distances.
Despite retaining a race-legal 40mm heel stack, it weighs just 190g for men and 155g for women.
Its 8mm drop results from a 40mm heel and 32mm forefoot, while a translucent mesh upper reinforced with FANTOMFIT provides a lightweight but secure fit.
Alex Yee testing the FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 in a lab
New Balance developed the shoe with input from athletes including Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee and American marathon record holder Emily Sisson.
"The innovation in this update raises the bar for race-day footwear," added Sisson when asked about the new shoes.
Yee ran his 2:06:38 marathon personal best in the Elite v5 at the 2025 Valencia Marathon and says the updated v6 feels “even lighter and faster”.
The New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 will launch on 6 August for £230 (~$310 / €271 / AU$441), followed by the SuperComp Rebel v1 on 20 August for £190 (~$255 / €224 / AU$364).
Both shoes will be available through New Balance stores and the brand’s website.
