New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 vs On Cloudmonster 2

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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
On Cloudmonster 2

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Updated Oct 27, 2025 06:25 PM

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Our Verdict

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

On Cloudmonster 2

The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 and On Cloudmonster 2 are both daily trainers, but each appeal to different tastes. The Rebel v4 offers a lighter, firmer, and closer to the ground experience. In contrast, the Cloudmonster 2 provides more substantial cushioning, making it a better choice if you prioritize protection on slower runs.

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Variants

  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Black/Graphite - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Black/Graphite/White - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Blue Laguna/Reflection/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Clay Ash/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Clay Ash/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Cyber Jade/Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Cyber Jade/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Graphite/Black/Quartz Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Grey - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Heron Blue/Chrome Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Hot Mango/Angora/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Hot Mango/Angora/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Quarry Blue/Chrome Blue/Heron Blue - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Spice Blue/Limelight/Blue Oasis - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Spice Blue/Limelight/Blue Oasis - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (Twilight Haze/Dark Ice Wine/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (White/Bleached Lime Glo/Hot Mango - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (White/Bleached Lime Glo/Hot Mango - (Women - US 7))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (White/Linen/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
  • FuelCell Rebel v4 (White/Linen/Sea Salt - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Iron - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Lima - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Asphalt/Lima - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Black/Eclipse - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Black/Frost - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Cream/Horizon - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Cream/Ice - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Cream/Ice - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Ivory/Red - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Ivory/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Mineral/Aloe - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (Tempest/Horizon - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (White/Flame - (Women - US 7))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (White/Flame - (Men - US 9))
  • Cloudmonster 2 (White/Frost - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

5.3
5.9

Heel Stack Height 
 

31.3 mm
40.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.0 mm
33.0 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

6.0
2.2

Weight  

7.7
4.6

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.5
1.5

Plate 
 

None
Plastic

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.7
4.6

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Weight 
 

214.7 g (7.57 oz)
295.8 g (10.43 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Heel Stack Height 
 

31.3 mm
40.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.0 mm
33.0 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.3 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

77 mm (3.0")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.04
2.07

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

4.83
3.42
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

64 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
No

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.5
1.5

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

72.6%
66.5%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

6.0
2.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

73.4%
68.3%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.1
7.2

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.17 J
3.37 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

7.75 J
9.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

12.55 J
14.60 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.7
7.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

3.71 J
4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

6.10 J
7.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

8.64 J
11.81 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

7.1
5.8

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

61.5 N/mm
48.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

149.9 N/mm
130.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

342.2 N/mm
271.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.1
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

145.2 N/mm
100.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

317.3 N/mm
207.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

622.7 N/mm
379.0 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

5.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

5.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

5.34 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

5.24 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

5.16 J

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4

On Cloudmonster 2

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