New Balance Furon v8 Elite leads on the aggregated score (8.1 vs 7.0), a clear margin of 1.1 points. Every score here is a weighted meta-analysis of independent reviews, we don't sell or test either cleat, so the ranking follows the evidence.
Where each pulls ahead
Across the characteristics reviewers scored for both, New Balance Furon v8 Elite takes comfort, weight, touch and durability and they're level on traction and fit. Read the full per-characteristic bars and the evidence quotes on each cleat's page: Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite · New Balance Furon v8 Elite.
Weight and price
They're within 6 g of each other on the scales (180 g vs 186 g), so weight isn't a deciding factor and New Balance Furon v8 Elite carries the lower RRP ($225 vs $315).
Which should you buy?
If you just want the higher-rated cleat, New Balance Furon v8 Elite is the pick. Either way, open the full review to see every source before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Elite or the New Balance Furon v8 Elite better?
New Balance Furon v8 Elite has the higher Cleats Hub Score (8.1 vs 7.0), aggregated from independent reviews.
How are these two cleats scored?
Each gets one Cleats Hub Score, a weighted blend of independent expert and owner reviews normalised to 0–10. We don't sell or physically test either cleat; every source is shown on the individual review pages.
