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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
Weight
213.3 g (7.52 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
38.8 mm
Weight
218.0 g (7.69 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance SuperComp Rebel
Topo Specter 3
The New Balance SuperComp Rebel is a better performance trainer than the Topo Specter 3 for most runners. It’s marginally lighter, a bit more stable, and carries you more smoothly through each stride, while still offering great energy return and deep cushioning for everything from faster workouts to longer runs. The Topo returns a bit more energy and protects your legs slightly better over a marathon, but it’s not as well suited to heel strikers.
Variants
- SuperComp Rebel (Angora/Slate Grey - (Men - US 9))
- SuperComp Rebel (Sea Salt/Neo Flame - (Women - US 7))
- Specter 3 (White/Sky - (Men - US 9))
- Specter 3 (White/Teal - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
7.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
213.3 g (7.52 oz)
218.0 g (7.69 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.2 mm
38.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.7 mm
30.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
8.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
90 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.16
2.32
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.33
3.82
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
70 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
64 mm (2.5")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.8
7.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-2.4 mm (-0.093")
5.5 mm (0.216")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
9.9 mm (0.391")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.185")
1.6 mm (0.064")
Arch Fit: Width
6.3
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.5 mm (-0.216")
1.6 mm (0.065")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.1
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
26 mm (1.0")
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
22.6%
22.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.8°
23.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.8
8.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
60 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
65.2%
58.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.8°
26.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Infinion Foam
RevFoam
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
2.2 mm (0.1")
Stretch
20.0%
6.5%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
6.1
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
8.9 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
21.7 hrs
Time To Dry
29.6 hrs
Water Absorption
7.3
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
43.3%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.5
8.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
84.1%
85.6%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.8
9.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
86.4%
88.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.7
8.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.88 J
4.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.20 J
10.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.30 J
16.85 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.8
8.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.98 J
5.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.87 J
9.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.03 J
13.19 J
Heel Firmness
5.2
5.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
31.2 N/mm
33.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
42.5 N/mm
45.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
64.6 N/mm
66.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.8
4.7
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
43.9 N/mm
43.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
58.9 N/mm
58.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
83 N/mm
84 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.95 J
9.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.65 J
8.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.49 J
8.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.39 J
8.73 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.5
4.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
99 N
39 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.9
8.5
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.9%
75.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.3
6.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.8 N/mm
12.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
264 N
215 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.7
7.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
17.6 mm
16.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.9 mm
24.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
29.4 mm
28.7 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.5
7.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.2 mm
18.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
22.1 mm
22.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
24.6 mm
24.5 mm
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