New BalanceFuelCell Rebel v5
The FuelCell Rebel v5 combines ultra-soft, springy cushioning with a responsive underfoot platform for an effortless, energetic ride. Light, adaptable, and deceptively fast, it’s built to keep up with every pace in your training arsenal.
Details
The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 delivers a lightweight, energized ride for runners seeking a single shoe that can handle everything from easy miles to speed-driven workouts. Retaining the beloved PEBA-blend FuelCell midsole, it maintains its signature soft, springy feel while introducing meaningful updates in comfort and durability.
A slight increase in stack height adds underfoot cushioning without sacrificing the shoe’s agile, nimble character. Beneath it, the redesigned rubber outsole incorporates strategic rigidity to direct energy forward, enabling a smoother, more dynamic toe-off whether cruising or accelerating.
Up top, a plushly padded tongue enhances comfort and lockdown, preventing pressure points and improving fit for a secure, connected ride. Versatile by design, the Rebel v5 transitions effortlessly between recovery runs, tempo sessions, and fast-paced efforts — making it a reliable performer for nearly any training demand.
MIDSOLE
- FuelCell PEBA-blend foam incorporates EVA foam for daily training versatility that's soft, responsive, and featherweight.
OUTSOLE
- One-piece rubber in the forefoot increases stiffness for energetic toe-offs, while strategic rubber placement in the heel improves traction and durability.
UPPER
- FantomFit engineered mesh delivers a lightweight and breathable design.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Typical for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably low for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | FuelCell Rebel v5 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 7.9oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (4th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 38mm | 38mm | Typical (44th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 32mm | 31mm | Higher (58th percentile) |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Price | $145 | $160 | Lower range (20th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At 7.9 oz, its listed weight is 1.7 oz below the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
- At $145, its price sits $15 below the median of the 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
- Its 6mm midsole drop is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=69).
