Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail

Merrell

MTL SpeedARC Peak

New Balance

FuelCell Rebel Trail

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak
- 3 mm less under the heel
New Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail
- 3 mm more under the heel
- USD 140.01 cheaper at catalogue price

Each shoe is scored against the shoes of its own profile, from published facts only.

Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak

Runometry Index

48/100

Run off road

Plated off-road

No. 14 of 17 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very poor

New Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail

Runometry Index

No index yet

The brand does not say which trails it is made for (technical, versatile or ultra): we wait before ranking it.

Merrell MTL SpeedARC PeakNew Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 48/100 Not specified

Scored among Plated off-road Not specified

Price

Catalogue price USD 290 USD 149.99

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 305 g 303 g

Drop 6 mm same for all

Heel stack 30 mm 33 mm

Forefoot stack 24 mm 27 mm

Midsole foam SpeedARC (FloatPro / PEBA) FuelCell

Plate Carbon Not specified

Best for

Terrain Trail same for all

Role Training same for all

Uses Trail running same for all

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

La Sportiva
Bushido III
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak: same terrain, same category, same role
La Sportiva
Levante
- Drop 6 mm
- Unisex
- Close to Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak: same terrain, same category, same role
La Sportiva
Prodigio 2
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak: same terrain, same category, same role
La Sportiva
Prodigio Max
- Drop 6 mm
- Close to Merrell MTL SpeedARC Peak: same terrain, same category, same role