New Balance Men's FuelCell Rebel v5 Running Shoes

About This Item

The FuelCell Rebel v5 was built to look and feel fast. With its streamlined, race-inspired mesh upper and colorblocking designs, the resulting silhouette boasts a modern style that inspires, surprises, and confidently stands out ahead of the pack. Incredibly lightweight, its blend of PEBA and EVA foams and considered midsole geometry provide a responsive and energetic underfoot, ideal for those miles you want to feel fast. Equipped with FuelCell midsole technology, this upbeat trainer can easily transition from long, steady runs to something swifter and more spontaneous.


Design:

  • Sleek, race-inspired mesh upper with bold colorblocking for standout style
  • The updated heel and tongue construction improve comfort, especially during faster-paced runs
  • An engineered mesh upper provides breathable support, while the FantomFit design ensures ultra-light bonded structure

In-Shoe Comfort:

  • It delivers a propulsive ride thanks to FuelCell midsole technology, helping to drive you forward with every step
  • A blend of PEBA and EVA foams in the midsole offers lightweight cushioning and a responsive underfoot feel, ideal for both long runs and quick workouts

Durability & Traction:

  • A redesigned outsole with added rubber at the forefoot enhances durability and traction where you need it most

Additional Details:

  • The shoe is incredibly lightweight, weighing just 227 grams (8 oz), making it perfect for daily training without sacrificing speed
  • 6mm heel stack of midsole + outsole (due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 6mm stack are approximate)
  • Brand : New Balance
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 25NWBMFLCLLRBLV5WWLK

REVIEWS

4.6
88%
Recommended

271 Reviews

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Comfortable

Comfortable and very breathable. You can even see light coming through the front of the shoe. Great soft cushion similar to More V5 which is slightly more stable mainly because it's twice the size of the Rebel which is normal size. I usually wear 10 Wide in Hoka but I wear 10 1/2 Wide in New Balance. Fits well. Keep in mind that I like a little extra room. I still haven't found better cushion than my NB Super Comp Trainer V1.

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Great For My Knees

My runs are 5-6 miles long, so I can't speak for longer distances, but I love these shoes. I run three times a week and I've put about 100 miles on them. About a year ago I graduated from physical therapy for one of my arthritic knees. I was a little worried at first that the cushion on these shoes might not be a stable enough of a platform to run on, but it has not been an issue. They're terrific. Thanks NB for making the wide fit variants.

Light Reactive Agile Fast Noble

The shoe is really very good! I have felt a big difference when testing it against the previous model. I feel very comfortable wearing it, with a firm step, good support on the foot, and above all, generating a great lift off the ground with each step. It is very light and agile, allowing me to have reactivity and speed in every workout. I use it for sprints as well as for middle-distance training. It has become an ally for my training and one of my favorites.

Stable, Comfortable, And Responsive

I used this pair mainly for jogging and interval training. I styled it with an all-black outfit, as well as with a black T-shirt and light beige shorts for a fresh look. The fit felt natural and secure. I even tried wearing one foot with v4 and the other with v5, and it was like running in two completely different shoes — v5 gave me a much greater sense of stability. With v4 alone I never noticed it, but the improvement in stability is very clear. The forefoot and midfoot width feels better adjusted and slightly tighter, which makes the shoe fit more smoothly without discomfort. Because of that, I could also feel a nice rebound with every step.

Great Everyday Trainer

I have already run aprox. After 50 miles, this shoe is very comparable to one of my favorites, the Asics Novablast. Offers great cushion for long runs and the right amount of rebound to do some tempo workouts. I will be using this shoe to run Ironman Chattanooga 2025.

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