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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.7 Overall Grade
9 reviews
Trainer Lightweight

How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors

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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 among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
This Shoe
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Newer Version
ASICS Novablast 5
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Weight
7.3 oz. (men's), 5.8 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
26mm.
Forefoot Height
20mm.
Drop Height
6 mm.
Shoe Released
Q1 2021
Q2 2025
Q4 2024
Q4 2024
MSRP
$130
$140
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
8.7
8.6
Comfort
8.8
8.7
8.7
Cushioning
8.3
8.2
8.6
Durability
7.5
8.0
7.7
Appearance
8.7
8.3
8.4
Value
8.5
7.9
7.9

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.

  • Great for training, but wears out quickly

    25 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    I love my New Balance Rebels, but they started showing visible wear on the upper after only a couple months of training. I’ve had them about a year but only ran in them for about 5 months. I wish I had only worn them for running and hadn’t walked in them or worn them to work as much. 

  • 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.