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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
PUMA Magnify NITRO 3
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New Balance
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PUMA
Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Weight
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
PUMA Magnify NITRO 3
The PUMA Magnify NITRO 3 and New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 are both lively trainers that nicely balance cushioning and stability. The Rebel v5 is significantly lighter and has a lower heel-to-toe drop than the Magnify NITRO 3, making the New Balance shoe marginally more stable. The plush foam in the Rebel v5's midsole provides a bit better protection, but both shoes have great cushioning. The primary advantage the PUMA shoe has is its superior energy return; while the Rebel v5 has some bounce, it lags well behind the Magnify NITRO 3 in both the forefoot and the heel's ability to respond to force.
Variants
- 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))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Black/Speed Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (Sea Glass/Mint Melt - (Women - US 7))
- Magnify NITRO 3 (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.8
7.1
Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
38.7 mm
Weight
7.3
6.0
Forefoot Energy Return
6.7
7.9
Heel Energy Return
5.2
7.4
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
28.5 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.3
6.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
227.3 g (8.02 oz)
261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
36.2 mm
38.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.2 mm
28.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
88 mm (3.5")
71 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.60
2.43
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.94
3.96
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.2
7.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
72.1%
77.6%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.7
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
75.2%
80.0%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.75 J
3.56 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.13 J
9.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.65 J
15.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.0
6.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.55 J
4.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.56 J
7.42 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
10.73 J
10.60 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
5.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
53.3 N/mm
52.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
129.9 N/mm
115.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
295.6 N/mm
255.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.5
8.6
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
116.7 N/mm
121.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
246.5 N/mm
254.9 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
503.0 N/mm
513.8 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.7
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.34 J
7.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.14 J
6.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.01 J
6.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.91 J
6.76 J
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