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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 27, 2025 06:25 PM
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New Balance
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 30, 2025 08:35 PM
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New Balance
Weight
214.7 g (7.57 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 and New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 share the same lineage, but the v5 marks a clear shift toward a more cushioned, mainstream daily trainer feel. The Rebel v4 is lower to the ground, firmer, and more responsive, making it a go-to option for runners who want a stripped-down, exciting ride when training. The Rebel v5, on the other hand, adds more stack, a softer midsole feel, and greater upper padding, making it plusher and more forgiving, especially on easy or recovery days. On the other side, it's about 20 grams heavier. For runners who love the v4's raw, fun feel, the update might feel like a step away from its original intent. For those looking for a more comfortable, cushioned version of a (relatively) lightweight trainer, the v5 broadens its appeal.
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))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Angora/Earth Shadow/Sea Salt - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Black/Silver Metallic/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Black/White/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Lab Green/Silver Metallic/White - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Mint Flash/Lab Green/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Pink Granite/Silver Metallic/Linen - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Raincloud/Mineral/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Raincloud/White/Mineral - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Still Water/Raincloud/White - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/Black/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/White/Sea Salt - (Men - US 9))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (Urgent Red/White/Silver Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- FuelCell Rebel v5 (White/Silver Metallic/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.3
6.8
Forefoot Stack Height
24.0 mm
29.2 mm
Heel Stack Height
31.3 mm
36.2 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
6.0
6.7
Weight
7.7
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
7.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.7 g (7.57 oz)
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
31.3 mm
36.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.0 mm
29.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
7.0 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")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
77 mm (3.0")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.04
2.60
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.83
3.94
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.5
5.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
72.6%
72.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.0
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.4%
75.2%
Heel Cushioning
6.1
7.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.17 J
3.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.75 J
9.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
12.55 J
14.65 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.7
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.71 J
4.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.10 J
7.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.64 J
10.73 J
Heel Firmness
7.1
6.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
61.5 N/mm
53.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
149.9 N/mm
129.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
342.2 N/mm
295.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.1
8.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
145.2 N/mm
116.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
317.3 N/mm
246.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
622.7 N/mm
503.0 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.0
6.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.49 J
7.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.34 J
7.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.24 J
7.01 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.16 J
6.91 J
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