| Gender | Men , Women |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Cushion | soft |
| Runner weight | Light , Medium |
| Running gait | Neutral |
| Surface | Road |
| Use | training |
| Pace | Medium , High |
| Foot | Normal feet |
| Strike | heel |
| Distance | 10K , Half-marathon , Marathon |
| Year | 2021 |
With the New Balance FuelCell 996v4, you're ready to hit the trail. These running shoes for both men and women are specially designed for advanced athletes with a cushioning FuelCell midsole to help propel you forward. The upper is made from an innovative Hypoknit material, which can provide added stretch and support, while the NDurance outsole has enhanced durability and delivers the best performance on every impact, step and serve.
We start analyzing these Running shoes from the Boston-based brand by their midsole. The FuelCell foam that is implemented in the midsole of this model offers a propulsive feel to help propel you forward. This way it will be easier for you to move forward and you will have a sense of momentum in every step of the race. Therefore, we can say that the cushioning although not excessive, along with the comfort of these running shoes are the strong points of the model.
On the other hand, the Hypoknit upper is designed to provide better support in strategic areas and greater elasticity. In addition, the upper of these New Balance is created by an elastic and breathable mesh that also contains NDure technology which provides superior durability. Finally, it is worth mentioning the adjustable lace-up closure for a secure and personalized fit.
As for the technical specifications of these shoes for neutral runners, we must highlight the outsole of these. This outsole is specially designed for hard court, such as a race on asphalt. In addition, this outsole, being rubberized , offers superior durability against the abrasion that occurs on each impact against the asphalt .
Finally, it is worth mentioning the drop that these New Balance have, which is 8mm . Although due to variations created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to the 8 mm drop are approximate.