New Balance FuelCell Rebel
Every version of the FuelCell Rebel we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the FuelCell Rebel rates above 92% of the lines we track.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the FuelCell Rebel in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the FuelCell Rebel, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 In stock | 2025 | 7.1 oz | 35/29mm stack · 6mm drop | 92 | -6 | 4 | $99 |
| New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 | 2024 | 6.5 oz | 34/28mm stack · 6mm drop | 98 | +10 | 19 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3 | 2022 | 6.6 oz | 31/25mm stack · 6mm drop | 88 | +2 | 25 | $130 MSRP |
| New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 | 2021 | 6.6 oz | 26/20mm stack · 6mm drop | 87 | +11 | 5 | $130 MSRP |
| New Balance Fuelcell Rebel v1 | 2019 | 7.2 oz | 24/18mm stack · 5mm drop | 76 | — | 12 | $150 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v592 92 Very good Very good Very good 7 reviews Confidence 79
v5 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 35mm stack · 6mm drop
Some reviewers describe it as a versatile shoe that handles easy daily miles and faster efforts alike.
Durability 62Overall92Value88Comfort88Cushioning80Appearance77Durability62Confidence79Buy it now
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Pros
Some reviewers describe it as a versatile shoe that handles easy daily miles and faster efforts alike.
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
Some reviewers find the FuelCell foam wears out sooner than they would like.
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New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v498 98 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 38 reviews Confidence 96
v4 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.5 oz · 34mm stack · 6mm drop
Light at 6.3 oz, and reviewers use it for easy runs and workouts alike.
Durability 73MSRP $140
Overall98Value99Appearance96Comfort89Cushioning84Durability73Confidence96Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 6.3 oz, and reviewers use it for easy runs and workouts alike.
Three reviewers call it a clear improvement over the Rebel v3.
Many runners describe a springy, responsive ride at faster paces.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.2 out of 5.
Three reviewers find the fit roomy, with loose heel lockdown.
One reviewer says the arch gets in the way of any foot strike and that the snap of earlier Rebels is gone.
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New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v388 88 Good Good Good 45 reviews Confidence 97
v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 31mm stack · 6mm drop
Runners use one pair for easy days, tempo work and long runs.
Durability 62MSRP $130
Overall88Value98Comfort88Appearance87Cushioning79Durability62Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Runners use one pair for easy days, tempo work and long runs.
An 8 oz build on a 31mm heel stack, and reviewers call the cushioning-to-weight outstanding.
Reviewers call the ride bouncy and the thin mesh upper breathable.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and two reviewers say the cushion goes flat past about 15km.
Two reviewers find the soft foam unstable or hard on the Achilles.
Two reviewers size up half a size for toe room.
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New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v287 87 Good Good Good 9 reviews Confidence 86
v2 (2021) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 26mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers call it light and springy, usable for easy runs and racing.
Durability 65MSRP $130
Overall87Value94Appearance89Comfort87Cushioning76Durability65Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and springy, usable for easy runs and racing.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5, and one reviewer says it fits like a sock.
It lists at $130, and two reviewers call it a cheap alternative to a plated racing shoe.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and two reviewers see the upper wear out within a couple of months.
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5.
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New Balance
Fuelcell Rebel v176 76 Decent Decent Decent 13 reviews Confidence 92
v1 (2019) · Speed shoe · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 24mm stack · 5mm drop
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Durability 65MSRP $150
Overall76Value85Appearance81Comfort73Cushioning71Durability65Confidence92Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 7.2 oz, reviewers find it light and quick at tempo.
Runners report springy cushioning that suits workouts, intervals and races from the 5k to the half.
Reviewers like the stretchy knit upper's snug, comfortable midfoot hold.
Cons
Three of thirteen reviewers find the fit small, with low volume through the toe box.
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer has the insole scrunch into a painful ridge after about 8 km.
One reviewer who pronates says the foam collapses inward and calls it the least stable shoe he has worn.
