New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.7 Overall Grade
8 reviews
Trainer Lightweight

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Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v1.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel TR v2
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.3 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
1 oz. (men's), 1 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
26mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
20mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
6 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q1 2021
Q1 2024
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$130
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.8
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
8.4
9.1
9.6
Durability
7.7
8.8
8.1
Appearance
8.7
8.2
7.9
Value
8.4
8.5
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Cannot beat the overall value of this shoe

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

    I use this shoe for everything from easy training runs to racing. I will also race in Adios Pro or other carbon plated super shoes, but nothing beats the feel and comfort of the Rebel for me. So lightweight and minimal compared to super shoes, which allows you to feel the ground me, but it also has a surprising amount of "pop" and responsiveness. You can find the previous model for under $100 online. Value is unbeatable.

  • Daily Trainer and Inexpensive Marathon Race Day Shoe

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    6.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    The NB Rebel V2 looks fast and feels fast compared to many other daily trainers. The upside is it's also a nice race day shoe on the road up to the marathon distance for those not interested in a 2nd mortgage to buy expensive plated shoes when not being paid to race.

  • It is a great shoe

    35 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    Light and springy. Fits like a sock. Upper doesn’t last long though.