New Balance

FuelCell Rebel v5

New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5

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Overall

#93 in

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Sentiment score62% positive
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon2_zero_2
5 months ago

I'd be surprised if you get along with the Rebel and Zoom Fly. I found both too soft and I'm 165-170lbs.

Reddit Iconachik86
8 months ago

I’m no expert, but I have the V5 (have V4 too but it was bit smaller so I never ran more than 10K with it). With V5 I ran 15K today and it was fine.

Reddit IconAgitated_Package_545
12 months ago

Love the rV5’s, just did 8.5 miles in them this morning. Going strong after about 200 miles. This was my do-it-all shoe before adding a full rotation.

Reddit IconAjer1983
10 months ago

They’re a great shoe for everything in my opinion. I’ve run 1:55 half marathon, 24min 5k in them, we’re stable and easy on the feet. Negative, my first pair lasted 180km, literally completely toast, grips fell off the sole..

Reddit IconAllthingsplantastic
12 months ago

I have the rebel v5. I like it a lot. But I think it is better for runs that are a bit faster. Or atleast: I use them for runs that are zone 2. Use my Asics novablast for zone 1

12 months ago

Zone 1 is like 5:35- 5:50 Zone 2 is 5:15-5:35 Also wanted to add: I am pretty sure the NB rebel can work for your pace. I just think it is capable of more :) It is a nice and wide shoe. And does not need a period of breaking in

Reddit Iconaluvsupreme
12 months ago

I'm surprised with the negative feedback these have gotten here. It's only my third pair of road shoes but aftter two weeks and 80 kms (including a 20km long run) in them I love them. They feel light, responsive and cushioned in all the right spots for me. I think they're marketed wrong, they're not this fast interval shoe but more like a light daily trainer.

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