New Balance Mens FuelCell Rebel Running Shoes

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So is the Rebel v2 a good replacement for the Pegasus Turbo 2 and how does it compare to the plethora of lightweight tempo trainers that currently exist? It’s a versatile ride which performs well during workouts, long runs, easy days, road/trail mix, and walking around. However, with some of the flaring and geometry of the midsole shape in combination with the overall lower stack, it actually worked really well for me. Derek: In the image above of Rebel 2 (right) vs Rebel 3 9 (left), the main durability issue for Rebel 2 was the orange outsole, which was very soft and easily abraded blown rubber. FuelCell Rebel v2 takes what made v1 a fan favorite and introduces a softer, more reactive midsole compound, better traction outsole, and improved upper fit.

My second pair are still fresh with about 75 miles, which helped with comparisons to the new Rebel v3. The high toe-spring also helps to roll you forward so transitions feel effortless; it's as if you're gliding down the road. Klein is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 brings high-performance FuelCell foam to your everyday training shoe for a standout ride that won’t weigh you down. A GAIT analysis provides information on how you run, and it helps you choose the right type of shoe for your running gait.

Normally I am hyper-critical and need to poke and prod to find the smallest details that I don’t like about a shoe but I’m going to struggle with my modus operandi on the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2. The triangles have been replaced with a thicker ribbed pattern with some holes along the grooves, probably to save weight and add a little flexibility. In other words, the impossibly bouncy, yet responsive and lightweight good stuff we saw in the RC Elite, and more recently in the second version of the premium racer. The shoe doesn't have a plate in it, and has an incredibly soft midsole, so I would expect feedback on comfort to be high on this.

With the new rubber outsole pattern and the compound used, I am cautiously confident that durability will be better. The upper mesh allows for water to exit the shoe quite well which is a tick as a triathlete, as your shoes tend to get flooded during aid stations in warm races.

Each one of our New Balance FuelCell running shoes in the range offers subtly distinct performance characteristics, allowing you to select a model that perfectly matches your running style and goals. Eleanor: The support on the heel is a bit intense at times and pushes me to land more on the back of the shoe. If you’re not happy with the way your gear performs, looks or fits, we’ll take it back within 60 days. I spent a good five minutes just squeezing the foam in my hands because it’s so soft to the touch,” one reviewer says.He normally prefers neutral shoes with a firmer ride, but is completely open to other types of shoes.