{"product_id":"new-balance-mfcx8-mens-neutral-running","title":"New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 Mens Neutral Running Shoes","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNew Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 Men's Neutral Running Shoes — Lime Green\/White\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is a lightweight, unplated daily trainer built for runners who want a fast, versatile shoe for everything from easy runs to tempo work. In Lime Green\/White, its PEBA\/EVA blend FuelCell midsole delivers a soft, energetic ride without the weight or price tag of a carbon racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight Daily Trainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225g \/ 7.6oz (Men's US9.5, manufacturer stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35mm heel \/ 29mm forefoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuelCell foam (PEBA\/EVA blend), unplated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhantom Fit lightweight mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLime Green\/White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, bouncy, versatile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily training, tempo runs, long runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-range lightweight trainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebel has built its reputation as one of the most versatile lightweight trainers on the market, and version 5 leans further into that comfort-meets-speed identity. New Balance added 5mm of stack height in both the heel and forefoot compared to v4, moving from a low-to-the-ground speed shoe toward something closer to a light daily trainer with real upside for faster efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FuelCell midsole is a blend of PEBA and EVA foam — softer and bouncier than v4's formulation, with a taller stack that adds protection without sacrificing much of the shoe's characteristic pop. There's no plate, which keeps the ride flexible and natural rather than propulsive in the way a carbon racer would be. The Phantom Fit upper is light but secure, and New Balance widened the platform slightly for a touch more stability than the more nimble v4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to runners who want one shoe that can comfortably handle both easy daily mileage and tempo or workout days without needing a dedicated racing shoe — a genuine one-shoe-quiver option. It's not the shoe for runners wanting maximum ground feel and a firm, snappy ride; that crowd may prefer the previous Rebel v4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFuelCell Foam (PEBA\/EVA Blend)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance's cushioning compound, blending PEBA and EVA foams for a balance of softness, bounce and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PEBA component adds energy return and a lively feel, while the EVA blend keeps the compound durable and manageable in cost — giving the Rebel v5 a genuinely lively ride at a fraction of the price of a full carbon racer, without needing a plate to feel fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRide Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanding \u0026amp; Transition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and forgiving, with the taller stack adding real protection over the previous version, and a smooth transition aided by a slightly more pronounced rocker than v4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToe Off \u0026amp; Responsiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and flexible without a plate to force propulsion, yet genuinely bouncy for an unplated trainer — one of the Rebel's defining traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wider platform helps, though the taller, softer stack means it's slightly less stable underfoot than the lower-to-the-ground v4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCadence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versatile across easy, moderate and tempo paces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Runner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunners Wanting a One-Shoe Rotation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versatile enough for easy runs through tempo work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempo and Workout Days:\u003c\/strong\u003e A lively, energetic ride without needing a dedicated racing shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Runs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The added stack height offers genuine protection for longer distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral Runners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built without stability features, for those with a neutral gait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho might want to look elsewhere: runners with toe mobility issues may find the shoe's forefoot flex less accommodating; those wanting maximum ground feel and a firmer, more agile ride may prefer the previous Rebel v4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCushioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResponsiveness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily Training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTempo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePEBA\/EVA blend FuelCell midsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm heel-to-toe drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplated for a natural, flexible ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhantom Fit lightweight mesh upper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWider platform than the previous Rebel v4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased outsole rubber coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDurban Runner Expert Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rebel v5 is a great option for runners who want one lightweight, versatile shoe to cover most of their weekly training — easy days, tempo sessions and long runs — without maintaining a large shoe rotation. 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