New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6 vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
We haven't tested New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6 yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6 is a max-cushion trainer, New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 a tempo / workout. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
New Balance
Fresh Foam X More 6
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 75/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability and split on the ride and upper.
New Balance
FuelCell Rebel v5
Check priceReview Pulse · Strongly positive · 94/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning and split on the upper and stability.
The differences that matter
- New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is 80 g lighter.
- New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6 has 10 mm more foam under the heel.
- New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 has the higher drop (6 mm vs 4 mm).
- New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 costs $15 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Divisive
A soft, smooth cruiser that feels plush on tired legs, though the low energy return and weight keep it strictly at easy paces.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
A light, bouncy and flexible ride that feels fun at easy paces and lively enough for tempo work.
Cushioning
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Praised
A tall Fresh Foam X stack provides some of the deepest impact protection in the category without feeling mushy.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
The taller PEBA-blended FuelCell stack adds protection without making the shoe feel heavy or mushy.
Upper
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Divisive
The padded upper is comfortable and secure, but the standard width fits snug and the thick mesh runs warm.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Divisive
A light, secure Fantomfit upper with a roomy forefoot, though the midfoot can feel sloppy and the tongue causes pressure for some.
Durability
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Praised
The rubber outsole and dense foam show little wear after 30 to 70 kilometres, and the upper holds up well.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
The outsole rubber and foam hold up well for a light trainer, with better coverage than earlier Rebels.
Grip
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Praised
The segmented rubber outsole grips wet and dry roads well enough for daily mileage.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
Traction is reliable on dry and wet roads, with enough grip for light paths.
Stability
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Praised
A very wide platform and raised sidewalls make the tall, soft stack stable for neutral runners and mild pronators.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Divisive
A wider platform and sidewalls add composure, but the soft foam and flexible forefoot make it less stable than firmer trainers.
Value
New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6
Praised
At $155 it undercuts many max-cushion rivals while offering more foam and a durable build.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
At $140 it is one of the best values in the lightweight trainer category.
Which one to choose
Choose New Balance Fresh Foam X More 6 if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a lower drop
- its stability is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Recovery runs
- Easy daily miles
- Long runs at relaxed paces
Choose New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a higher drop
- price matters
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Tempo runs
- Easy long runs
Specifications
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Tempo / workout
- Price
- $165
- $150$15 less
- Weight
- 306 g
- 226 g80 g lighter
- Drop
- 4 mm2 mm lower drop
- 6 mm
- Stack
- 44 / 40 mm10 mm more stack
- 34 / 28 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- No plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- Fresh Foam X
- FuelCell
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE