New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 First Run Review: A best daily trainer contender?

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UPDATE: Check out the full review of the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 here: • New Balance FuelCell R...
The Rebel v2 shares several characteristics with New Balance’s top-of-the-line racing shoes like the FuelCell TC and FuelCell RC Elite. It has a generous stack of New Balance’s soft and bouncy FuelCell foam, a lightweight upper, and is very light in general, coming in at just over 200g in a UK size 9.
What the Rebel lacks is a carbon plate, which makes it more suitable for everyday use, something back up by its relatively low price compared to the New Balance TC and RC Elite.
Run Tester Nick has been for a first run in the Rebel v2, covering 22km for his Sunday long run, and in this video he gives his early impressions of the shoe.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Design & Key Stats
03:02 - First Run
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@mercurytoad 3 года назад

Hi Nick. That's one of the reasons why The Run Testers rock!!!! You don't sugarcoat things and just call it as it is. Some reviewers out there are too afraid to dish out the negatives or overhype stuff so they can get on the good side of their sponsors/brands. Keep up the good and honest reviews. 🙏

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Thanks! And we will def keep it up :)

@petergibbs6993 3 года назад

Love this shoe, just keep picking it up and for my ability it can do anything. Great fun and bouncy shoe

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

This is what I was expecting, a lot of fun :) Hopefully I'll get that a bit more on runs this week.

@charlieedwards2122 3 года назад

Just ordered a pair, really looking forward to them! 🤞🏼

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Let us know how you find them Charlie.

@allencarney2918 3 года назад

Great honest review! I ordered this shoe due to the hype and then saw this and got worried. It came in yesterday and ran today in it. I felt it was soft and probably too soft. It is a nice shoe and fun, but as I pushed down to HMP (sub 7's) I felt my foot was getting "lost" in the squishiness of it and was making for more work to get out of the foam at toe off. To me felt like the softness of the TC without the plate to spring you out of the foam. Just my basic thoughts from one 4 mile run.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Thanks! I've done a couple more runs in it now including a track session where I also used the Puma Deviate Nitro which has a plate. Def felt the pop of the plate compared to the Rebel. It was solid on the track, but I agree you can get a bit lost in the foam

@96alexyong 3 года назад

Probably the most versatile shoes I've run in. Its nice and soft for easy days but not to the point of sinking in and being sluggish. Its also light enough for faster paces and the midsole seems to firm up and respond well at tempo pace. The fit length wise is on the short side and any shorter I'd have to go a half size up.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

This is what I was hoping to get from it haha, maybe it will liven up for me this week! I didn't get that much from it at the faster paces in this run, but will see how it goes tomorrow at the track.

@jeffdover6845 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters Same for me,didn’t really get anything from it

@powell.christopher 3 года назад

I got my pair last week. Enjoying them thus far. Bouncy but not overly so. Removes a lot of the impact which gives me the confidence to push a bit more than usual... And the low weight helps there as well. Very breathable upper. Agree about the half size up. I went true to size and they fit me fine... But I'm at the limit. Looking forward to putting more miles in them.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Nice, glad you're enjoying them. I'm going to keep at it, see if I start appreciating them more

@beatenbytheclown 3 года назад

Been waiting for this review. My Triumph 17s are coming to the end of their lifecycle. Mainly used for long steady/easy runs and recovery runs, was considering these as a replacement as early reviews seemed to say that the Rebel v2 can be used as such as well as for faster runs. Sounds like jury is still out.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

I'll been testing them out on those kind of runs this week so will see! At the moment I think they're a little firm for my taste to use that regularly on easy runs.

@chris_mcc_ 3 года назад

Heel striker here and really liking the v2. Finding it squishy with some bounce, and softer than Zoom X in the VF%2 (that could be the lack of plate). Enjoying it as a daily trainer.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Nice one, I used it again just now and do think I'll like it more just for pretty easy runs. I kind of expected more from it at speed, might still surprise me on the track tomorrow though!

@jonfalk4029 3 года назад

I really like the shoe, but I feel that it has a narrow range at which it excels. To me it felt that at easy run paces through tempo pacing it feels really good, but once you get into threshold pacing it really would benefit from a nylon plate (hello, Endorphin Speed). I did enjoy it a lot at easier paces because I feel like it allows you to just cruise. If someone is expecting it to be a do-it-all shoes, they might be a little disappointed, but if you accept it for what it is, it’s definitely a fun shoe to run in. Can’t beat that price, either. Like you I really enjoyed the Mach 4, my first couple runs, but I gotta say the more I’ve run in it, the more ambivalent I’ve become about it. Keep up the good work!

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

From my first couple of runs I think I'm going to end up in a similar place to you on it! Enjoying it more at easy stuff, think the light weight and FuelCell foam gave me more expectations of what it might do at speed. Will see how track goes tomorrow. I need to get back in the Mach for more running, if only to check out durability, but so much stuff to test (plus a break with little running after a marathon) has meant I'm too behind to go back to shoes at the moment!

@O1sson 3 года назад

Bought this to use it for daily and easy running and it's been brilliant so far. I've heard that this shoe gets firmer the faster you go in it so that might be why you felt it wasn't particularly soft, as you run at significantly faster paces than me. It was a blessing at my easy 5:30/km, I don't think my legs have ever been so fresh after such a run, especially not with the previous day's workout. Really soft but easiest turnover ever with the bouncy energy return. I did find it short just like you mentioned but the toebox is spacious enough that it works out completely fine without any pressure points or chafing whatsoever. The padded and flexible heel counter is the best I've ever worn for my sensitive bursas.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Interesting, I'm starting to wonder if easy to easy-ish stuff is really where it performs best based on the comments on this video!

@O1sson 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters I just came back from a track interval session (15 × 400 m @3:10/km) and they actually felt absolutely brilliant there as well, such a bouncy yet quick response. Although these are only my first impressions, at this point, I wouldn't keep a comparison to actual super shoes out of thought. I do feel like the midsole sort of found its structure and personality after my total of 25 km in them before this track workout; on my first ever run in them they felt a tad more sloppy.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Nice! I’m heading to the track later, mix of 2K and 400m reps, will see how they go!

@O1sson 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters have a good run!

@yaesmucho 2 года назад

My legs hurt more than usual on these during the first three runs, like when I switched to minimalist shoes and spent couple weeks getting fit. Perhaps I overtrained couple days before. I will switch back to Invincibles and test if its the shoe or my muscles. Loved them though! The Rebels are the best in my collection today, speed 2 are on their way...

@timshearn8203 3 года назад

Nice work Nick, not a trainer for me this one. Hope your experience improves with them 👍

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Thanks Tim. Will see how it goes.

@SergioDomingo 3 года назад

Great review! Will you do a multitester review? I would like to hear what someone with a forefood / midfoot strike thinks about it.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Thanks! At the moment only I have the shoe, but will see if we can get one of the other guys in it for that perspective.

@SergioDomingo 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters Thanks!

@Nickswolves 3 года назад

I bought the Rebel V2 and 1080v11 at same time to replace Peg 37s and ended up sticking with the 1080s as I found the Rebels a bit unstable for my racing ankles. Love my 1080s as a daily trainer, just the right firmness 👌🏼

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

The 1080s are a really nice workhorse of a shoe for sure, and more stable than the Rebel. I'll see how my ankles hold up after a week of using it regularly!

@samir7956 3 года назад

Just found your youtube channel and watched a few videos and instantly subbed, I have a question if you could help, i used to be fit and did runs/ long walks in ultra boosts as well as using them for the gym but since covid ive gained so much and am over 300 pounds, i purchased a pair of ultra boosts for the gym because i always liked them for workouts but could you guys recommended me a couple of shoes for long walks/ light runs as i get back into shape as i live by a long boardwalk, i have a slightly wide foot and have supination, the nike react flyknits were too narrow for me and my foot kept rolling over, i was looking at hokas but not sure, thank you!

@joganrosh5011 3 года назад

First review I’ve seen that says the rebel v2 is “ok” and not amazing - great to hear differing opinions. I went and bought the Mach 4 on the hype and regret it a little, 100km in. Good job I didn’t fall prey to the hype of the rebel 2..... no, wait, of course I did and ordered a pair last night. FFS 😂. Hope I enjoy it more than the Mach 4, you sound like you prefer the Mach?

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Haha I find it's always easy to get sucked into hype! I really like the Mach, only concern I have is durability and haven't been able to log the miles to really test that yet.

@JP-gy6mv 3 года назад

I had the same issue with sizing, had to go a half size up, I got both sizes and I think my foot just fit better with the half size up

@JoshL84 3 года назад

Right now my do it all shoe is the Endorphin Speed, I don't think I'll be replacing it anytime soon. I have an interest in the V2 but without trying it in it reminds me of the Prism. The Prism kills my legs on any long and hard efforts.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Speed still the best for me too. I’ve grown fonder of the Rebel V2 over a week of running, but the Speed is another level

@dominicmcnamara 3 года назад

Do you think some of these midsoles are requiring different levels of run-in before the midsole breaks in to its long term normal. It just seems, with topline pebax midsoles, thry spoil us and are perfect out of box, yet some of the older eva or supercritical eva are requiring a mild break in, yet after 300-400km aren't mooshy like some soft out-of-box shoes become. 400km review comparison of Endorphin Speed v Hyperion Tempo Great review......I hate overhyped shoes reviews....I love AUTHENTIC & HONEST reviews, great stuff.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

In general it definitely feels like we're spoiled in how many shoes perform out of the box these days! I'll see if this changes in feel after 50-80km or so. Hoping that the supercritical EVA in the Pumas holds up, that felt great our of the box. I didn't;t notice much change in the feel of the Hyperion Tempo after 120km or so, but could go back and check them out again!

@yostinpoveda2083 2 года назад

Lovely colorm i got those ones and hope they last.

@DessertForBreakfast 3 года назад

I wear the Prism and TC in a size 12.5 should I go size 13 on these?

@pk19854 3 года назад

Interesting review. It would be great if you could ask someone at New Balance when (and even confirm if) the wide sizes will come to the U.K. Customer service didn’t seem very clued up, perhaps you’ve got a better contact. I’ve got a 10 wide in my 1080v10’s, so I assume I’ll need wide in these as well. Although with my 87kg, I’m not sure they’re for me anyways.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Will see if I can get any on that!

@Dazwilde 3 года назад

I got this purely for easy daily miles. I've only done 1 run so far and it seems ok. Think im just so used to plated shoes now I missing the 'push off'. Hopefully it will be good. Oh and i went half a size up as it was way too snug for me.

@dagatch1 3 года назад

I'm in the same boat I think. Just breaking it in and I haven't felt that responsiveness just yet. Hoping that I get that feeling soon as my times aren't as quick as I'm hoping for just yet. Let's judge it after a few more miles!

@dagatch1 3 года назад

@Dazwilde 3 года назад

@@dagatch1 I think running and training in plated shoes whether it be carbon plate or just a TPU plate hasn't done me any favours. I can really tell now when it hasnt however i think its just going to take time getting used to it.

@dagatch1 3 года назад

@@Dazwilde Agreed! I'm used to running a much lower profile midsole. With some time, I think this shoe will be great for those longer, slower runs. And they are super light! Good luck!

@FWFWFWF 3 года назад

I picked up the fuecell rebel v1 in the sale for £65 and my reaction was the same as Nick's here. I thought it was better than alright for £65 but glad I didn't pay full whack for it.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

That is a great price haha, definitely a solid shoe for that money.

@kimwarner6050 3 года назад

The foam compressed so much under you I thought it might explode. How much do weigh? I wonder if this shoe is better for lighter people. I love the rebel v2, but if it had a nylon plate it I think it could compete with the vaporfly. The foam is amazing

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Haha, I'm 68kg, so not exactly a heavyweight. I love this foam on other shoes, hoping it will impress me a bit more this week. I think a nylon plate would help a lot, get a little more pop off the forefoot.

@GoSlowToGoFastOG 3 года назад

This is the same foam as the RC elite and that could be an endorphin speed to endorphin pro relationship if they did add a nylon plate.

@tomharrety 3 года назад

I think this is my favourite shoe at the moment and it does everything. I always half size up in new balance anyway so I’ve not experienced the toe rubbing you did. I’d guess that would probably ruin your whole experience with the shoe if it’s too small?

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Great, glad you're enjoying it! The toe rub wasn't terrible and didn't have it on the run today, so it hasn't marred the whole experience nope. Just need to log more miles to see if I start enjoying the ride more.

@zdruk1 3 года назад

I wanted to love this shoe more than I do. There had been so much hype. I had wanted more of that ‘boing boing” feeling that I was hoping for. I went 1/2 size up and was very Happy I did. Ive decided at this point that no shoe for me is better than the Saucony Speed. For your daily running I think it is just perfect. The speed combined with the ZoomX invincible (which I love because it feels like your landing in a responsive jelly every time you hit the ground) are the two best daily running shoes i could every hope for.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Yeah I agree, even with some shoes coming out that are really good, it's hard to top the Endorphin Speed!

@thomasbraun6603 3 года назад

I was a little disappointed during my first run as well. After the first run the upper relaxed a little, which I needed, and the foam seemed to soften up a bit. Subsequent runs were better. Good shoe, but I was expecting a ride similar to the RC Elite based on reviews. It's not that, but that's OK because this doesn't have a plate and it's $100 cheaper.

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

I did like it a little more yesterday and today, but there are still shoes I rate higher I think. It is good value though

@thomasbraun6603 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters yes, I agree.

@bunnyguy 3 года назад

Wonder why they went away from the design of rebel 1 which was quirky but unique. The TPU plate in the forefoot was really awesome. This just seems like another soft daily trainer.

@anthonylyons3746 3 года назад

Exactly the same. Its definitely a short shoe. Weirdly my left feels tighter even though my right foot is the bigger one. I don't find it a fast shoe either. Defintely overhyped

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Yeah the shortness did result in some toe unpleasantness after that run! Although I didn't help matters by not cutting my toenails in advance haha. I certainly was expecting a little more based off other reviews, will see if it comes into its own this week.

@samelimannisto5309 3 года назад

Exactly the same observation here! The left one seemed tighter than the right and I actually ended up ordering another but one size bigger pair. Usually the right foot feels tighter. Let's see...

@fionnmacnamara4738 3 года назад

What I wanna know is why they didn't release the v2 in a 2e width?! Or at least can't find it anywhere. V1 came in 2e 😒

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Ah that’s a shame, maybe more widths will be available later, I will try and ask NB

@jsw309 3 года назад

I was able to find it in 2E, but I ordered through a new balance store.

@fionnmacnamara4738 3 года назад

@@jsw309 v2 in 2e, really? Which country are you?

@cheeesehh 3 года назад

I think you don't like it as you are a heel striker. It seems to work much better for mid / forefoot strikers - not for everyone I guess!

@TheRunTesters 3 года назад

Could be! Though I did like the first one, and other NB shoes using this foam. Maybe NB have switched things up here. I have seen other heel strikers who like it though :)

@cheeesehh 3 года назад

@@TheRunTesters hmm... Who knows!