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New Balance Men's MC996 Lightweight Tennis Shoe

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Size: 11.5


Color: Black/Harbor Grey


Description

A classic New Balance style brought down to younger feet. NEW BALANCE MIDDLE EAST SPORTS WEAR TRADING L.L.C, 614, Emaar Business Park,Building-4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 8 x 4.5 inches; 1.5 Pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ MCHRALW1


Department ‏ : ‎ mens


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 31, 2023


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ New Balance


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Best Sellers Rank: #82,664 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #385 in Men's Road Running Shoes


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Color: Black/Harbor Grey


Occasion Type: Sports Event


Heel Type: No Heel


Occasion Lifestyle: Athletic


Style Name: Mfcprcz4


Subject Character: Barbie


Theme: Performance, Comfort, Minimalist


Seasons: Fall


Special Features: Cushioned, Lightweight


Closure Type: Lace-Up


Sport Type: Running


Specific Uses For Product: Sports


Shoe Type: Athletic Shoe


Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant


Strap Type: lace_up


Has Shoe Adjustability: Yes


Insole Cushioning: FuelCell foam


Cushioning Level: Moderate


Lace Closure: Eyelets


Outer Material: Mesh


lining-description: mesh


Sole Material: Rubber


Insole Material: Polyurethane (PU)


Material Fabric: Mesh


Brand: New Balance


Model Name: Fuelcell Propel V4


Style Number: MFCPRCZ4


UPC: 196652862469


Manufacturer: New Balance


Manufacturer Part Number: MFCPRCZ4


Item Weight: 303 Grams


Item Type Name: Running Shoe


Unit Count: 1.00 Count


Shoe Height Map: Low Top


Fit to Size Sentiment: fits_to_size


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  • I really like the response and feel of the FuelCell foam!! I really like the response and feel of the FuelCell foam!!
I have never had a pair of New Balance shoes and thought I would give these FuelCell Propel v4 a chance. They have the same FuelCell foam as New Balance’s Supercomp race lineup, but have a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) plate in them rather than the Energy Arc carbon fiber one like the race shoes. They also don’t have the steep price like a race shoe which was attractive! I ordered them in my normal size of 10.5 2E US and they feel nice and roomy in the toe box. The upper looks nice and airy based on my basic light testing. The midsole foam had an average of 25 HA from my Shore A Durometer over 6 datapoints and the outsole averaged 55 HA over 6 datapoints. The toe box measured 100.2 mm at the widest point and 78.8 mm at the big toe area. The heel upper measured 79 mm at the heel cup. The midsole forefoot measured 119 mm at the widest point and the heel at 96.1 mm. My normal daily training shoes are the ultra plush cushioned Hoka Bondi 8 which has an average 34 HA on my Shore A Durometer in the midsole foam. The foam just agrees with my feet and legs unlike some others. The shoes at 10.5 2E US weighed in at 307 and 311 grams each which is about 35 grams less than my Bondi 8’s! The one thing I noticed was an irregularity in the logo on the upper. I jumped on the treadmill for a quick minute to see how the Propel felt and there wasn’t anything I could feel that concerned me, so I headed outside to get a 5k jog in. I’m not a fast runner and really only started jogging last summer. I was surprised to look down at my watch to see that I was at just over 4 minutes at the first half mile. I ended up backing down and recorded a 10:02 first mile. The New Balance FuelCell foam has a great feel! It feels a lot like the foam in my Bondi 8’s. I can’t say that I feel much feedback from the TPU plate like I feel from the carbon fiber plate in my Puma Deviate Nitro first gen shoes. That said, it makes the Supercomp Trainer v2 with more cushioning and the Energy Arc carbon fiber plate even more interesting as a next shoe possibility since they are about 35 grams less than the Propel v4. 6-18-24 update: I am more impressed with these shoes more than a month in and about 75 miles on them. You can see how the outsole is showing very little wear on the Propel v4 against my go to Hoka Bondi 8’s in the latest pictures. The Hoka’s have just about 12 miles more on them than the New Balance. 8-4-24 update: I have two minor knocks against them. One is a knock on all white shoes and that is they are hard to keep clean. The second is that I’m starting to see some wear from my big toe in the right foot toe box as you can see in my latest picture. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024 by MattyNice

  • Nice light shoes!
I am a hoka runner since 2013. I have worn them for all of my races and loved them for their innovative shoes especially for long distance runs. But recently I have decided to give some other shoes a tr since I am tired of paying $150 for a pair of shoes. Before hoka, I ran in NB. So it should be obvious that they are going to be one of the shoes that I give a try. My first impressions of these shoes are: well made, light, cushiony and stylish. They were a little stiff out of the box due to their soles but quickly give way. These are a true neutral running shoes with a lot of cushion for your feet. Another thing I love about nb is that they make shoes in wide and x-wide which hoka shoes are notorious for cramped toe boxes causing runner toes and blisters. These shoes are light on the feet so that you can turn your feet over quickly to achieve a higher cadence and speed. I am impressed with how far NB has come. Oh and one more plus for them is that my initials are on the shoes! Nn! Go NB! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024 by Ironman&Ultrarunner

  • True to Size with Great Court Support, My new favorite
Size: 7.5 Color: Team Red/Phantom/Silver
I’m very happy with the New Balance tennis shoes. They fit true to size and feel secure right out of the box, no long break in period needed. The width is comfortable without feeling too tight or too loose, and my foot feels well-supported during lateral movements on the court. The support is excellent, especially around the arch and heel. I feel stable when making quick direction changes, and there’s good cushioning without being overly soft. They’re lightweight but still feel solid and performance-focused. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2026 by Ember Bleu

  • Very Comfy, Very Bouncy
I love New Balance shoes because I have wide feet and NB graciously makes almost all of their shoes in a wide version. But they also make excellent shoes, and that goes pretty much for every NB shoe I've worn. When I find a NB version I like, I usually buy several pairs and use them for a couple of years. I think I've gone through six pairs of 442 TF shoes for soccer. As for running shoes, I'm not much of a real runner, but I do it to keep in shape. I got the NB FuelCell Propel v4 to replace a pair of 890s. The 890's were fantastic--so light that it felt like I wasn't wearing anything. I also really liked how the uppers fit like a sock. The FuelCell Propel V4, even though it's a version behind now, is a more modern running shoe with more modern cushioning. Yeah, we've gone from the sort of minimalist phase to running on marshmallows. But I'll tell you what, the Propel's feel pretty damn amazing when you put them on. The cushioning is amazing, like you're walking on clouds. But not just regular clouds; very springy clouds. That's where the FuelCell technology comes in with the TPU inserts in this shoe. I have to tell you, the energy return is pretty fantastic. The first time I put these guys on, I felt like I had to learn how to walk again--boing, boing, boing! I've probably put 30 miles on them now--treadmill, pavement, trail--and they run great on all surfaces. Super stable, super comfortable, and I love them. So why only four stars? Two reasons. First, there is no gusseted tongue. Okay, this isn't a major thing and I haven't had any issues with the tongue coming out of place on either shoe. But I really loved the feeling of the 890s with their gusseted tongue. The uppers just made it felt like the shoe was a part of my foot. NB really missed the mark by leaving this feature out. Second, these shoes are just a little bit on the heavier side. I'm not a marathon runner so it doesn't really bother me, and it's not like I'm thinking about it while I'm running. I'm just pointing it out. Really, I'd give these shoes 4.5 stars. If they had the gusseted tongue, they'd be a 5 stars all the way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024 by Mike

  • Very comfortable
Size: 10.5 Wide Color: Black Cement/Cyber Jade/Clementine
Shoes are very specific to the shape of each person’s foot, so whether these work for you or not may differ from my experience. However, I really love these shoes. The 2E width was perfect for my medium to wide foot. And I tried on several tennis shoes in the past and most tend to run very narrow and long. The width and length of this shoe was consistent with what I normally wear for everyday use which is NB 574. Very comfortable but also stable with great traction for playing tennis. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2025 by D. Goetz

  • Incorrect description and bad quality Incorrect description and bad quality
These are NOT tennis shoes. The headline on the shoe is wrong. They are running shoes and do not provide adequate lateral support. Playing tennis in these shoes has a high risk of twisting your ankle - almost happened to me (thank God it was able to recover). I have informed Amazon and asked them to change the item description. The shoe also started coming unglued at the top seam after a couple of weeks. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Diptish Datta

  • Great first run! Great first run!
Size: 9 Color: White/Marine Blue/Thirty Watt
Love these shoes. For context, I average about 90 miles a month running. Prior to these shoes my rotation was: Hoka Mach X (124.8 miles), New Balance Rebel v3 (133.7 miles), and Adidas Duramo Speed (91.6 miles). Depending on what I am doing that day, I rotate accordingly. Wasn't really in the market for a new pair of shoes, but I couldn't pass up the deal on these. I am not a fast runner by any means. 51M, PB 5k 28:49, 10K 58:47, 15K 1:31:02, Half 2:19:05. Now down to the review. The upper is great. It is a knit type material and really soft. The shoe fits snug without being uncomfortable. The laces lock in really well and the shoe fits TTS. The foam is exactly what I expected from fuel cell. Having the rebel v3, I knew I was going to have a comfortable ride, but I was a little worried about feeling the plate. And while I did notice the plate, it was not a bother. I had planned on just knocking out a comfortable 6 miles when I laced them up, but found myself running closer to race pace than I had intended without putting in any more exertion than I did the day before for almost the same run. I have read the reviews talking about this shoe being a little heavy, but truly I did not notice that. It is supposed to be 0.2 oz heavier than the Mach X, but on my foot it feels lighter than the Mach X. I plan on slotting this one in as a race day shoe and alternating with the Mach X for longer 80% runs. Overall, this is a great shoe that I would highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 by J. Knight

  • Heel Lifts Up; Stiff Sole Plate; Roomy Toe Box
Size: 11.5 Color: Grey Matter/Castlerock
Certain styles have good price, but others not worth over $100 price. This is a plastic Plate sole shoe. Overall foot cushioning feels good. My main dislike is the Heel Cup allows heel lift when simply walking. I had to re-lace using heel-lock-down holes to achieve only minor improvement. I think the heel cup of this shoe is poorly designed. The depth/height of heel cup is about half inch less than my other 8 month old NB shoes. I believe the design added more cushion depth beneath heel, but did not consider extending height of heel cup proportionally. Or perhaps this is inherent for stiff Sole Plate shoes. Outer sole is stiff so toe does not bend upward much. Outer sole at rear is very chamfered so as to cause vertical standing person to lean backward (awkward feeling). This is only shoe I've tried that does this. Toe box is large, roomy enough for Men Size 11.5. Upper Material "inside toe box" is rough (wear thick socks), but does allow some ventilation. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024 by Edd

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