New Balance FuelCell 996v6

Name: New Balance FuelCell 996v6
Brand: New Balance

Hard court · wide sizes · Medium

Hard / all-court outsole · standard + true wide · medium weight class

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Who it is for

Fast movers who want a light, responsive shoe — including genuinely wide feet, thanks to the 2E option.

Why it works

FuelCell foam and a low profile give speed; New Balance sells a real 2E wide.

Watch-outs

Runs slightly short according to specialist fit guidance — check length.

Strengths

Speed
Genuine wide size

Trade-offs

Runs short
Average durability

Compatible player profiles

Hard players
Wide feet (true wide size)
Ankle/knee support seekers
Fast, aggressive movers

Specifications

Exact where published; “not verified” where not. Reviewed 2026-09.

Outsole designed for: Hard court
Rated surfaces: Hard · Carpet
Width sizes sold: Standard · Wide
Standard-width fit: Standard
Toe box: Standard
Arch feel: Neutral
Weight class: Medium
Weight (single shoe): not verified
Outsole guarantee: not verified
Break-in: Short.
Movement style: Quick all-court players.

Editorial ratings

1–10, derived from published specs and category norms — not user reviews.

Cushioning7/10
Stability8/10
Speed9/10
Durability7/10

Where this data comes from

Verified facts: Length, size, published weights, materials and other specs shown as exact values are taken from the linked page. Anything the brand does not publish is shown as “not verified”, never estimated.
Editorial assessment: The 1–10 ratings, “who it is for”, “why it works” and “watch-outs” are our own reading of the published specs and category norms. They are not manufacturer claims, user reviews or test-lab measurements.
Source: New Balance
Reviewed: 2026-09 · Current — listed in the brand's current range at the last review
Not verified for this variant (2): Weight (single shoe), Outsole guarantee

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Same family, different variant

Sibling versions differ in size, weight or surface — check the exact one on your gear.