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New Balance Men's FuelCell 796v5 Pickleball Shoes

About This Item

Designed for all-around performance, these pickleball shoes combine a light feel, reliable stability and long-lasting construction to keep you moving confidently both on and off the court.


Design:

  • Built for all around performance with a lightweight synthetic and mesh upper that keeps the shoe breathable and supportive
  • Features a sleek stability oriented build engineered for quick cuts and confident movement on court
  • Designed with a traditional lace up closure for a secure adjustable fit

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • Powered by FuelCell foam delivering a propulsive energetic underfoot feel that helps drive you forward during fast rallies
  • Lightweight construction helps reduce fatigue during extended play without sacrificing responsiveness
  • Supportive structure maintains comfort as movement intensity increases

Durability & Traction:

  • NDurance rubber outsole technology offers long lasting durability in high wear areas while maintaining reliable grip and non marking traction on court surfaces

Additional Details:

  • Synthetic and mesh construction balances structure and flexibility
  • Added lateral stability from a higher midsole topline plus PU toe support for extra durability where needed
  • Brand : New Balance
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 26NEWMTENN796V5PCKDBW

REVIEWS

4.5
92%
Recommended

15 Reviews

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Play All Day

The Fuel Cell New Balance are super comfortable and allows me move and remain competitive for hours

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Great And Comfortable

I bought this pickleball shoes a few weeks and so glad the 796V5 is great buying and pretty comfortable!

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Great Shoe

Perfect great update! Every version update keeps getting better

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Great Pickleball Shoes

True to size, great stability and the treads seem to be holding up well. Overall, really enjoy wearing these shoes.

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Nb Fuelcell Pickleball Shoes

NB shoes typically fit me well especially since I have wide feet. The NB pickleball shoes feel great with really good stability. The quality seems to be very good and so far very happy with them.

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Great For Pickleball

Excellent shoe. Getting positive comments on the looks also. Good stability on the court.

Beautiful Looking Pickelball Shoe.

Beautiful looking pickelball shoe. There is ample room in the toe box and great support around the ankle. I've played 3 days in a row about 2 hours each, and no discomfort. I'm hoping these wear better than the last pair of Skechers which I only played with for 9 months and the toe area wore out and my toes were exposed. ( so much for their Goodyear rubber soles). The laces are solid and tie well giving my foot support on the bridge. Stopping action is very good. Id highly recommend these PB shoes.

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Cut Into Ankle

The foot felt comfortable in the shoe. However, after the 2nd day of pickleball, the shoe cut into the ankle and drew blood. Now they are a walking or work in the yard shoe.

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Good Shoes

I appreciate the fact that these shoes are available in wide widths. For my taste, the soles are a bit "grabby" -- very little ability to slide.

Light Sharp Look Sneaker

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] the first thing I noticed was how light the pickleball felt.the construction of sneaker seemed good overall.the flap on the tongue was very useful in pulling the tongue tight.i did noticed that the sole was very rigid this made playing on a wood surface not as comfortable .there was no give to the sole.this would resulted in discomfort to my the feet. on the other hand playing on grass or dirt the felt much more comfortable as they tended to mesh with the playing surface.

Solid Shoe For Intermediate Play

Good shoe especially for the price. FuelCell provides a good amount of shock absorption, especially in the heel. It requires zero break in time thanks to the midsole comfort and mostly mesh upper. However FuelCell does tend to lose resiliency under heavy play / aggressive moving. The fit of the shoe is comfortable with a generous medium width in the toebox. I found it to fit true to size with maybe just slightly more width than I would have liked. The tongue is well padded but be aware that it can move around and fold over at the bottom since it isn't gusseted. The shoe is decently stable but high level players would likely want a bit more rigidity in the upper construction. Toe draggers will also likely wear the shoe out quickly as there is minimal TPU protection on the toe. Sole durability is strong with the pattern and material being similar to the 996 series. The 796 is a good, budget friendly choice for less aggressive movers or those looking for a shoe with step in comfort that can make the trip straight from the couch to the court.

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Good Right Out Of The Shoot

No break in needed. Wide toe box and no ankle rub

Great Performance Shoe

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great shoe for the court! Balances stability and cushion well and a great aesthetic design. Fun shoe to put on every time.

Robust And Comfortable Recreational Play Shoe

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simple, very clean, and not aggressive design. Almost totally white, but the yellow details really caught my attention. I’d have preferred a more modern/younger design. I didn't find the shoe extremely reactive, but as a recreational player, I really enjoyed the stability and cushioning the FuelCell technology was able to provide, especially in the heel area. I consider my forefoot wide and often find shoes too tight, so I ordered a 2E I found the heel to be hold in place properly all the time, while the forefoot has maybe excessive room to move around. That caused the shoe to be less reactive, imho, but it also provided the extra comfort I loved, especially in the upper area. Personally I think it's a good and comfortable shoe for recreational play on hard courts, suitable for both pickleball and tennis, but I haven't tested it on grass or clay surfaces. It seems quite robust as well, so I hope to play for many hours while wearing them. Time will tell!!!

Super Stable Pickleball Shoe!

Really solid pickleball shoe! It’s a super stable shoe with a firmer sole for those who want something that keeps you connected to the ground. I love the way the heel cup keeps your foot in place and that they have a runner knot lace hole so you can really lock your foot down. I played both singles and doubles in these and they especially crushed for left to right movement at the net or baseline. I’m excited to see them in other colorways.

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