We NEED to Talk About the New Balance REBEL 4 || 100% HONEST Review after 100 Miles 

Nice review and well thought out scoring system 👍

Appreciate the review. Will definitely use these as my daily trainers 🔥

I did around 300km so far on it and my previous was the novablast (twice). I somewhat agree with you on the outsole, but still believe that so far this is the best training shoes I have ever purchased. It prepares you well to do your races on your preferred carbon plated shoes.

My first Michael Ottesen review. Impressed. Fresh air when compared to others. 😎

Best ever intro so far

Yeah, agreed on most points. I just bought a pair (being more of a Brooks guy...but I wanted to try something softer, which this definitely is) and straight away, I am REALLY annoyed at the significant lack of rubber outsole coverage under the heel and mid foot. I have never seen a running shoe with so much white Midsole foam exposed under the foot. Talk about cutting corners to save a buck. For the next version, New Balance, slap some (more) rubber on the bottom and perhaps pad the heel a bit more...then, the shoe would be perfect.

NB is currently my top brand for running shoes. I've tried Asics and Adidas but with NB I have completely no issues, no minor injuries caused by shoes. Currently I use NB Propel v4 for training and elite v3 for speed runs and future running events. My Asics nimbus 25 are currently hidden in my closet for possible future usage.

I'm looking forward to the SC ELITE TRAINER V3, New Balance is going for that cubic look with all their new running shoes.

Great review! It is the first reivew that doesnt describe this shoe entirely as tempo trainer that I have seen. But I will wait for the Supercomp Trainer v3 I hope this one will be a banger. Then I will get propably 2 pairs. (especially for morning runs I need tons of soft cushion and plush) Edid: I think the wear and tear on the outsole is abysmal for 100miles o.o

I ran in the rebel v2 and went through 2 pairs of rebel v3. Today I did first 10k in rebel v4 in wet conditions. Grip was pretty good. Upper is ok but not quite as comfortable as the last version. Didn't find it as bouncy as version 3 but definitely feels more protective and stable. Not running as fast as you though so my pace range is from around 3.45 to 5.30 per km.

I love the 3's and the material is different I hear. The 2 and 3s are crazy good and reliable, the rubber seems to last forever. Run on gravel roads, mountain trail, reg roads and doesn't seem to lose its bounce while cushioned. Scared to buy the 4s bc of the different material lol

Have you tried the hoka mach 6's? If so how would these hold up against the hoka mach 6? I've seen reviews of these two pairs being really similar because of their price, and purpose

Ooo a new shoe reviewer to sub to on RU-vid, nice. Thanks for the video! Helpful to hear your comparison with the Novablast 4. I definitely don’t need any new shoes but I want this one. I’m waiting for the New Balance Balos

the newbalance rebel v3 is in my opinion one of the best running shoes all time. i would love to see you review it as it is (presumably based on your description of the v4) lighter and faster than the shoe you reviewed in this video.

It is kinda funny. The Rebel is generally marketed as a tempo trainer, not a high mileage daily trainer (explains the lack of rubber). But, my Rebel 3, I start by using it as a tempo shoe, then just end up wearing it for everything. My v3 has almost a thousand miles on them so far, despite looking like they would fall apart the day I took them out of the box. Sounds like I may have to buy these. About time to upgrade.

Which is the bounciest running shoe in your opinion?

Great review. I've done 4 runs in mine now, the first two casual mid distance runs, one hill workout run and one faster workout. I liked all the rides, but I've found that the foam has really started breaking in for me. My first couple runs were reminiscent of runs in the Saucony Kinvara, lightweight, not much there underfoot, nimble, but a little harsh. But the foam just really started coming alive for me in those two workout runs. I was worried my legs would feel dead the day after and they actually feel better than they did before the workout. I agree that it's probably not the best super hard track workout shoe, but the only shoes that are have track spikes or plates. I'm really looking forward to more runs in this shoe. Just a fun shoe, with, I expect, medium durability. 500kish (that's good for such a lightweight, relatively cheap shoe).

My HS son ran on this shoe for a month, way less than 100 mi. The bottom is falling off/apart. Always short mileage 7-8 min pace. Not sure he would want to buy 12 pairs a year. I would think you should be able to get 400-500 mi before they started to fall apart?

Do they feel anything like the 1080v13 at all or are they nothing alike?

so tempted to give these a try but 5:51 looks like the foam on my novablast 3 after 450 miles :(

Outsole design sculpt looks fine after 100 miles compared to brooks' marshmallow outsole

Did you get a half size up or your regular shoe size?

Would you recommend this shoe for someone over 200lbs? I’m 215 and don’t want to buy it and it bottom out.

Wheres the affiliate link in the description to buy these shoes??

Marathon shoe for a non-elite, slow runner or not enough stack?

Hey man, do you prefer these for daily trainers compared to the novablasts.

Nobody's talking about this shoe ? Except for the dozens of reviews from every you tuber under the sun, nobody is talking about it ?

thumbnail is kind of aggressive mate

V3 is better more agiler and not so bulky feeling

the rebel was never a daily trainer. it was a speed day shoe that has turned into a mainstream walking shoe that feels identical to the 1080 v10 with fresh foam. the v2 and v3 rebel were something special. v4 is a bait and switch

New Balance has horrible quality. Ordered for example Fresh Foam More v4 and sent it back because failure production. toe box area had a bended area

After 100km this feels flat 😢

I'm tired of hearing about the rebel v4! What planet have you been living on? 

when people claim 100% .. for sure it's not.

Best shoes I ever wore