The FuelCell Play is the ultimate playground shoe. Built for comfort, speed, and durability, this versatile kids-only model shoe is for the runners, the jumpers, the climbers, and the masters of the monkey bars. With tread that extends up the arch, TPU coated mesh in high stress areas, and the propulsive feel of a FuelCell midsole technology, this all-day sneaker isn’t just recess-ready, it’s prepared for any obstacle or adventure in your kid’s day.
Design:
PINK HEAT with GOLD METALLIC
Width:
M
Size:
Choose a size
Size & fit
Kids' shoes
US
EU
Foot length, cm
Age
4
19
11.0
6-9 мес.
5
20
11.7
9-12 мес.
6
22
12.5
12-18 мес.
7
23
13.3
18-24 мес.
8
24
14.2
2 года
9
25
15.0
2-3 года
10
27
16.0
3-4 года
11
28
16.8
4-5 лет
12
30
17.7
5-6 лет
13
31
18.5
6-7 лет
1
32
19.5
7-8 лет
2
33
20.3
8-9 лет
3
34
21.2
9-10 лет
4Y
36
22.0
10-11 лет
5Y
37
23.0
11-12 лет
6Y
38
23.8
12-13 лет
This is a general chart — New Balance sizing may differ, check the product description.
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The FuelCell Play is the ultimate playground shoe. Built for comfort, speed, and durability, this versatile kids-only model shoe is for the runners, the jumpers, the climbers, and the masters of the monkey bars. With tread that extends up the arch, TPU coated mesh in high stress areas, and the propulsive feel of a FuelCell midsole technology, this all-day sneaker isn’t just recess-ready, it’s prepared for any obstacle or adventure in your kid’s day.
SKU
5-PFCYV1_KP-FTW-801928-PMG-NA
Brand
New Balance
Category
kids-baby / shoes / sneakers
Variants
72
Customer reviews
2.0
Poor strap durability
This started out as a great shoe. It gave great support and she could get it on and off easily. But as others have noted, the Velcro strap fails well before the rest of the shoe is ready. We've had this pair for less than two months and the loop holding the velcro on is about to break apart. If they can fix the material or reposition that so it doesn't rub then this has potential to be a great shoe. As it stands, I won't buy this one again due to the short life expectancy of that part.
6/15/2026
5.0
verified purchase
Nice shoe
My son loves them! Good fit! The velcro stays put. My son is hard on shoes but they aren’t very worn after a month
5/14/2026
2.0
Strap issues
I very much appreciate New Balance providing shoes with bungees straps for kids like mine that struggle with tying their shoes and the fact they provide wider sizes and are supportive of high arches but these shoes did not last very long. The top strap ripped on the one shoe and the red buckle ripped completely off on the other shoe.
4/25/2026
5.0
Great shoe for an active kid!
Great shoe for my five year old. Fit is good, easy for him to put on.
3/11/2026
2.0
verified purchase
Disappointed Wide Width Still Too Narrow & Poor
I ordered the wide-width version, but the front still feels too narrow and uncomfortable. Also, the material at the front of the shoes has already started stripping, even though it hasn’t been a month since I purchased them. Very disappointed with the quality.
