New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Azura
We haven't tested Saucony Endorphin Azura yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
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.
Saucony
Endorphin Azura
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability and split on the ride and upper.
The differences that matter
- New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is 14 g lighter.
- Saucony Endorphin Azura has 6 mm more foam under the heel.
- Saucony Endorphin Azura has the higher drop (8 mm vs 6 mm).
What reviewers say
Ride
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
A light, bouncy and flexible ride that feels fun at easy paces and lively enough for tempo work.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Divisive
A firm, aggressively rockered ride that is versatile across paces but too firm and rockered for some runners.
Cushioning
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
The taller PEBA-blended FuelCell stack adds protection without making the shoe feel heavy or mushy.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Praised
PWRRUN PB provides strong impact protection that holds up well over long runs without feeling mushy.
Upper
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.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Divisive
A secure, breathable upper with a normal fit, though the toe box and medial sidewall bother some testers.
Durability
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
The outsole rubber and foam hold up well for a light trainer, with better coverage than earlier Rebels.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Praised
The outsole rubber and foam hold up well for a lightweight trainer, with solid coverage in high-wear areas.
Grip
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
Traction is reliable on dry and wet roads, with enough grip for light paths.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Praised
Traction is reliable on dry and wet roads, with enough grip for light paths.
Stability
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.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Praised
A wide base, sidewalls and firm foam make the rockered platform unusually stable for a neutral trainer.
Value
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Praised
At $140 it is one of the best values in the lightweight trainer category.
Saucony Endorphin Azura
Praised
At $150 it is a strong value for a versatile PEBA trainer.
Which one to choose
Choose New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a lower drop
- its ride is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Tempo runs
- Easy long runs
Choose Saucony Endorphin Azura if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a higher drop
- its stability is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Tempo runs
- Long runs
Specifications
- Category
- Tempo / workout
- Tempo / workout
- Price
- $150
- $150
- Weight
- 226 g14 g lighter
- 240 g
- Drop
- 6 mm2 mm lower drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 34 / 28 mm
- 40 / 32 mm6 mm more stack
- Plate
- No plate
- Not reported
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- FuelCell
- PWRRUN PB
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE