I've run in the Beacon V2, Zante V3, and the Fuelcell Rebel.
Currently using Rebel as my race shoe and have really enjoyed it from 5k to Half Marathon because of the upper and the flared sides as I underpronate a bit, landing on my forefoot.
Looking for some opinions on the FuelCell Propel and the Flite. The Beacon has been my daily driver but I'm interested in replacing that with one of these two models
Sorry can't help on Propel and didn't even know about the Flite. I was though hoping to get your opinion on FC rebel's fit, does it run short in length/width?
You being a supinator may like the newest 890v8 as it also has a lateral flare but is a little more substantial.
I have the Zante V3 and Propel. The Flite looks to be the Propel with a different upper, that is likely heavier, but more secure. Fuelcell is definitely softer than Fresh Foam (comparing to Zante and Boracay v3). I typically use the for easy/recovery runs. While they have been fine on strides after the run, I wouldn't use them faster efforts due to the upper being difficult to lock down. If I had to chose again I would try the Flite for this reason, but I got the Propel really cheap on Amazon so...
I have run in every version of the Zante, now in the Zante pursuit, and am also about 200 miles into a pair of Propels.
For me, the first Zante was the best, and the shoe has been less good since.nnthat first versions was light, had softer foam, secure fit, but roomy mesh around the toes.
Now the foam is pretty firm, and the all mesh new version is getting tough to secure my heel though still roomy in the toe. I'm using it for tempos and fartleks.
The Propel is softer, a bit springy. The fit for me is roomy (m11.5). Like many, I find heel lockdown a bit tougher, and am contemplating adding an upper eyelet to help. That said, if I snug down through my midfoot, it works fine. Cruising nice paces on my long runs with this shoe. Thinking I might get another pair, though the flite looks interesting as well.
Also planning on the Rebel.
Like you, I under pronate.
Good luck
I've run in all of the shoes you mentioned except the Flite. I found the Zante V3 to be unbearably firm, and while the Beacon is also a bit firm for my tastes I like it because of its light weight, wide and stable forefoot, and quick transitions. I really like the Rebel except it doesn't have enough rearfoot cushion for a heel striker like myself, so I only use it for track work and short tempos.
I was not a fan of the Propel. Really mushy midsole, loose fitting heel, ankle collar was too high and rubbed on my ankle bone, and outsole is ridiculously wide in the rearfoot. I'm not sure how the Flite is different, but it seems more aimed at the department store crowd. Personally, I would wait for some more reviews of the 890v8 to come out and maybe look at that shoe.
I will withhold my commentary on the Propel until my 890v8s arrive in a few days at which point I can offer a more well-rounded opinion. I have also run in the Beacon v1 so have that for comparison, too. Currently rotating the 890v6, Propel, and Summit Unknown for reference.
I've been a big fan of the Propel and it's clear the Flite is the same shoe underfoot (midsole + outsole) with a bit more traditional (i.e. less expensive) upper/lacing. I've had no problems with the Propel's lacing or upper, I get enough lockdown to roll on tempo or mile repeats and actually appreciate the flexible and forgiving nature of the shoe as a whole. I am keen to get my feet into the 890 v8, hoping it might be slightly firmer than the Propel.
I’ve used the Beacon v1 and v2 for an easy day shoe...greatly prefer the upper on v1 :(. Picked up the Propel for slogging recovery runs for cheap and happy I did. The fit worried me a bit at first, the shoe looks HUGE but is true to size if not ever so slightly snug....forefoot looks big but I’d say that’s mainly the sole......the upper/fit is pretty squarely medium. They felt a little oddly shaped on my feet upon trying them on but after a single run feel great. Cushy, soft without mush, just what I needed without spending big bucks on Hoka or similar. Wouldn’t consider running fast in these(pretty bulky) but great recovery/easy day shoe.
I've run in Zante and all 3 propel models the V2/V3 same only longer tounge V3 propels. are a smoother ride than Zante and a better overall fit ,zantes has narrow toe section. Also my legs felt fresher in propels the next day. Stability is the same, durability definitely the propels