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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

New Balance

FuelCell Rebel v5

  • Weight 223 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 144.99

New Balance

FuelCell Rebel v4

  • Weight 212 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 30 mm

£140

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 has 5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
  • New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Comfort: 4/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Stability: 3/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Durability: 3/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Grip: 3/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v5 — Versatility: 4/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Stability: 2/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Durability: 3/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Grip: 3/5
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionNew Balance FuelCell Rebel v5New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
Price
Catalogue price USD 144.99 £140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 223 g 212 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 35 mm 30 mm
Forefoot stack 29 mm 24 mm
Midsole foam FuelCell PEBA / EVA FuelCell PEBA / EVA
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.77 out of 5 3.56 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Tempo runs Daily training, Tempo runs, Intervals, 5K & 10K races
Runner level Not specified Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Not specified Steady, Tempo

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Retailer prices

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 144.99

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail price£140

Alternatives to these two models

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

  • Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Fli-Lyte 6

    • Weight 213 g
    • Drop 3 mm
    • Stack 23 mm

    USD 130

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Ghost Amp, side view

    Brooks

    Ghost Amp

    • Weight 255 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 36 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5: same terrain, same category, same role
  • ASICS Hyper Speed 5, side view

    ASICS

    Hyper Speed 5

    • Weight 212 g
    • Drop 7 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 100

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Kinvara 16, side view

    Saucony

    Kinvara 16

    • Weight 206 g
    • Drop 4 mm
    • Stack 28 mm

    USD 130

    • Close to New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4: same terrain, same category, same role