New Balance Women's FuelCell Rebel V2 Speed Running Shoe

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The FuelCell Rebel 2 running shoe probably won't help you shave much time, if any, off your personal records, and yet, this shoe can handle most of what you throw at it. It's a perfect all-around option to lace up several times a week for various paces and skill levels. Should You Buy the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2? Bryan: The Rebel 2 provides a real challenge to the traditional racing flat yet as mentioned, is more than capable of being a daily trainer, and the lightest one yet! Stable, responsive and fun, the Rebel 2 has a worthy shot of becoming 2021’s best non-plated shoe, especially for neutral runners. The main concern, as has been extensively voiced out is the durability of the outsole. After 100 miles of running, the Rebel v2 still holds up very well. The outsole shows little signs of wear, while the upper appears as new. Dirt and dust are the only signs of wear so far. Ryan : I take the consensus view here, that this flexible yet sturdy material is both comfortable and breathable. A unique feature is the shoe’s asymmetric lacing, which neither hurt nor helped in any meaningful way. MEAGHAN: While I’m no Jarrett (our wide-footed / meme generating reviewer ) I do have a wide foot and I’ve always loved the fit of New Balance shoes for this reason. The Rebel 2 continues to accommodate my wide feet and the overall fit is just about perfect. I love the step-in feel and the shoes continue to shine out on the run. The FuelCell is soft and bouncy with a smooth transition from toe-off to landing. It’s just a simple, no-frills, delightful shoe. Not to mention, it’s crazy light. My W7.This is a shoe meant for tempo runs, so the forefoot has a snug fit that prevents the foot from sliding. Imma keep going, so T Swizz, take a seat. The upper fits so well that when you drop the hammer in a workout, it seamlessly moves with you in total comfort. I wasn’t a fan of the odd-shaped tongue at first, but by the time I am writing this, I have come to appreciate the way it fits into the form. The heel counter is gentle on the heel/Achilles while it holds the rear of your foot securely in.

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New Balance characterizes Fuel Cell as follows: " The Fuel Cell family is our line of performance, speed and rebound driven shoes but contrary to popular belief is not a midsole compound thus the vastly different rides of different shoes within the family." Developed to meet the ever-evolving demands of serious distance runners, the New Balance FuelCell collection is the perfect combo of speed, rebound and energy return. Showcasing an exciting array of cutting-edge performance-driven technologies, it promises to propel you to the next level. The core component of FuelCell running shoes is our nitrogen compound FuelCell foam technology - game changing midsole cushioning that delivers radically improved energy return performance. In a pair of New Balance FuelCell running shoes, you’ll feel the benefits with every propulsive stride. Out of the box, the FuelCell Rebel v2's felt worn in and ready to go. They didn't feel used, they just felt comfortable. The generous toe-box space and flimsy flexible upper both help accomplish this immediate level of familiarity. Also, maybe it's just me, but no matter what running shoe I try on, I always expect them to be noticeably bouncy as I trot around my living room for the first time. Most of the time, there's a gap between reality and expectations—whether those expectations are realistic or not. This time, however, the FuelCell Rebel v2 aligned exactly with what was in my mind.The fit of the FuelCell Rebel v2 is wide enough through the mid and forefoot to accommodate most runners. However, if you tend to prefer shoes specially designed for wide feet, you may find the Rebel v2 somewhat constrictive.