Olympic champion Alex Yee stunned the running world on December 8, 2025, at the Valencia Marathon, clocking a devastating 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 38 seconds.
This remarkable performance not only obliterated his marathon debut time from April—when he ran 2:11:08 at the London Marathon—but also cemented his position as the second-fastest British marathoner of all time, trailing only Sir Mo Farah's 2:05:11 set at the 2018 Chicago Marathon.
The 27-year-old triathlon star's tactical masterclass drew immediate attention to one key piece of equipment: the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5, the racing super shoe that carried him through 26.2 miles of demanding competition.
The same shoe is now available at End Clothing with a 40 percent discount, bringing the price down by £104—a substantial reduction for elite marathon footwear.
The Shoe Behind the Performance
Yee played a pivotal role in developing the SuperComp Elite v5 ahead of its global release in August 2025.
New Balance made significant modifications from the previous iteration, foremost among them a four-millimeter reduction in forefoot stack, engineered to deliver a more aggressive toe-off for the final, crucial phases of a marathon. Testers noted the shoe felt lighter, firmer, and more streamlined than its predecessor.
The midsole incorporates New Balance's PEBA-based FuelCell foam, providing responsive energy return when runners need it most. Paired with this is a newly stiffened carbon plate, offering greater propulsive force than the earlier version.
These combined innovations create a shoe specifically optimized for race-pace running over marathon distances—a design philosophy that Yee's Valencia performance validates conclusively.
The Current Offer
The New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 is currently on sale at End Clothing in the identical colorway worn by Yee during his record-breaking run. The 40 percent reduction—£104 off the retail price—represents a rare discount in the elite racing shoe market, where such markdowns seldom materialize for current-generation performance models.
The discount applies automatically at checkout, making this one of the most accessible opportunities to purchase a shoe that has proven its legitimacy at the highest competitive levels.
For serious marathoners preparing for spring races or anyone seeking to replicate the specifications worn by a world-class runner, the combination of the shoe's proven performance and the substantial savings presents a compelling case.
The SuperComp Elite v5 has emerged as one of 2025's most successful marathon shoes across elite competition, though its development by an athlete of Yee's caliber—and its validation through his extraordinary Valencia result—distinguishes it among the crowded field of carbon-plated racing footwear.
