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product_id: 613178338
title: "New Balance Men's MC996 Lightweight Tennis Shoe"
brand: "new balance"
price: "VT40487"
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reviews_count: 8
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# New Balance Men's MC996 Lightweight Tennis Shoe

**Brand:** new balance
**Price:** VT40487
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** New Balance Men's MC996 Lightweight Tennis Shoe by new balance
- **How much does it cost?** VT40487 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- new balance enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted new balance brand quality
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## Description

Providing more breathability, flexibility, and comfort than its predecessor, the New Balance Fresh Foam X CT-Rally tennis shoe is designed specifically to complement your game on the hard court. The Fresh Foam X midsole offers added cushioning to help keep your feet comfortable through long matches, while the NDurance rubber outsole delivers the traction, stability, and protection you need to outlast your competition. NEW BALANCE MIDDLE EAST SPORTS WEAR TRADING L.L.C, 614, Emaar Business Park,Building-4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Review: 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.
Review: 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!

## Features

- FuelCell foam delivers a propulsive feel to help drive you forward
- NDure upper technology designed for superior durability
- NDurance rubber outsole technology provides superior durability in high-wear areas to help get more out of the shoes
- Flexible, non-marking outsole

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C34G7N18 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #79,115 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #64 in Men's Tennis & Racquet Sport Shoes #207 in Tennis Footwear |
| Brand | New Balance |
| Closure Type | Lace-Up |
| Color | Team Red/Phantom/Silver |
| Cushioning Level | moderate |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,652 Reviews |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | fits true to size |
| Has Shoe Adjustability | No |
| Heel Type | No Heel |
| Inner material | Mesh/Synthetic Leather |
| Insole Cushioning | FuelCell foam |
| Insole Material | Rubber |
| Item Type Name | Tennis Shoe |
| Item Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | New Balance |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MCH796Y4 |
| Material Fabric | Rubber |
| Model Name | Fuelcell 796 V4 Hard Court |
| Occasion Lifestyle | Tennis |
| Occasion Type | Sports Event |
| Origin | Imported |
| Outer Material | Rubber |
| Outer material | Rubber |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Seasons | Spring/Summer |
| Shoe Height Map | Low Top |
| Shoe Type | Athletic Shoe |
| Sole Material | Rubber |
| Sole material | Rubber |
| Special Features | Cushioned, Flexible, Lightweight |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sports |
| Sport Type | Tennis |
| Strap Type | Fabric |
| Style Name | Fuelcell 796 V4 Hard Court |
| Style Number | MCH796Y4 |
| Subject Character | Barbie |
| Toe Style | Closed Toe |
| UPC | 197375333397 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Images

![New Balance Men's MC996 Lightweight Tennis Shoe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wYq693f3L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I really like the response and feel of the FuelCell foam!!
*by M***E on May 6, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice light shoes!
*by I***R on June 2, 2024*

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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ True to Size with Great Court Support, My new favorite
*by E***U on February 28, 2026*

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.

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