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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
Women's Shoes - White/Lime
4.4
The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 is a highly versatile running shoe that can handle anything from heavy mileage to faster paces.
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Product Details:
Model Number: WFCXLA4
Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs (Women's Size 8)
| Weight | 6.3 oz 179 g |
| Heel Stack | 34 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 28 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset: | 6 mm |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- FuelCell PEBA blend is New Balance's most responsive and soft compound to date.
OUTSOLE
- Strategically placed rubber in the heel and forefoot for durability while increasing forefoot stiffness for explosive toe-off.
UPPER
- Synthetic Engineered Mesh upper delivers a lightweight and breathable design.
Customer Reviews
Great shoeThese are very nice uptempo and hard effort shoes. NB has hit this one out of the park with the foam blend. Soft but firm, great return and not to dramatic of a roll off. Really like this shoe.
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Amazing foam, disappointing fitI have been a huge fan of the rebel line. I particularly loved V2 and have mostly enjoyed V3. I was very excited for V4 and I can say that the foam is amazing. It is bouncy and very light.
I was very disappointed with the fit. I have narrow feet so I loved how easily I could get a lock down with previous versions. the upper is huge and impossible to have a snug fit on my feet. I couldn't believe that the shoe I had was the standard width as NB offers the wide fit option. Unfortunately I had to return the pair. If you have wider feet than I do, then I you will love how light and bouncy these shoes are.
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A unicornI’ve done everything from 1/4 mile repeats to long runs in this shoe and it does it all well! Light with good cushion and great return especially considering that it’s not plated
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GREAT SHOEI don't write reviews, but these were deserving. Best running shoes I've had experience with. Things I look for in a review I will put regarding these shoes:
1.) Tongue is attached, so does not slide
2.) Very Light with good bounce
3.) Logged 104 miles on them and they have shown little ware. All other shoes I have gotten ware heavily on my back left heel and front right toe. These have lasted well so far.
4.) Very comfortable for easy runs or speed workouts
If I made a lot of money I would buy 3 pairs right now. Hopefully they continuing making this version!
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Do everything shoeInitially I got these to do speed work and long runs while training for a marathon but I quickly kept wearing them for everything. First run I did have some pinching/rubbing on the outside/pinky toe area but that went away before I even finished the run and I would say they are true to size. Have not had any blisters or rubbing anywhere. No issues getting a good lock down in the heel (I do use a runners knot). I now plan on using these for a Half Marathon I have coming up and might get another pair and use for a full Marathon later this Summer.
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Good all around trainer.I bought these for my daily trainer rotation, but I keep picking them up time after time. I have normal width feet and I really like the width of the toe box of this shoe. They are light with very breathable upper and great cushion under foot. I like the rocker/bevel of the mid sole which helps propel you a little at faster paces.
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Soft and ComfortableI bought this shoe while struggling with an IT band issue. During my first run, the pain was almost a 0. A week after running in them, the pain was non existent. It is a fun and bouncy shoe. Looking forward to many more miles!
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UnicornsFor me, these are unicorn shoes. I am a masters runner, and over the last 25 years have worn hundreds of shoes from manufactures across the spectrum. I was looking for an uptempo/interval day/and maybe a marathon racer.. a tall order, to be sure. as much as i find it hard to believe the Rebel V4 ticks all those boxes. I am a 55-65 mpw, 60 year old master. I have been through all of the HOKA's (I race in Rocket X2's), most of the Saucony's and Brooks. (I use the Glycerin 22 for easy day/recovery runs).
I heard about the R-V4 on the pod, and was intrigued. Connor was very positive in his comments.
When first put on, you feel the rocker, although its not as pronounced as a carbon plate, it is definitely there. The foam from heel to midfoot, has a feel (firm but not stiff) that I don't remember feeling in any other shoe, its fantastic.
My first real run was a 18.5 miler. There is no doubt that you could race a marathon in this shoe. The upper is soft and compliant, with a lacing structure that allows for a variety of snugness. I, for example, wear my right shoe looser than my left, due a foot issue. I had no issues with this shoe staying as initially laced.
This shoe makes me very intrigued by others in the NB line, as I'll admit NB was been off my radar.
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Chef's kissLove these. Was really disappointed with the v3, but the v4 are great. Especially love the wider toe box!
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Fantastic Versatile ShoeI love the look, feel, versatility and value of this shoe. I have been all about the Saucony Speed's and have gone through about 10 pairs since the v1 release, but I think I have found my new favorite, especially given the $30 price difference. It is light, comfortable and well cushioned yet still able to maintain nice bounce. I wouldn't race in this as I think you can get some marginal benefit out of a carbon plated racer, but I think you can do just about everything else, including easy runs, long runs and tempo work. Total winner!
Narrow feet beware!The Rebel V4 is so wide I thought it was an EE wide instead of the standard width I ordered! Way too much material across the toe box and mid foot. I have to crank the laces down super tight to get a fit on my narrow feet. I still get slippage on the ball of the foot causing hot spot / callous.
I do like the ride of the V4 and extra stability of the wider platform, but on my feet, V3 fit perfectly and they feel easier to get into a good pace and forget. I feel like the V4 is more work and just not as comfortable for me.
Looks super cool tho!
3 stars for V4, 5 stars for Running Warehouse!
Best Daily TrainerThese are without a doubt the best daily trainer shoes I have worn to date. The foam and the ride are extremely comfortable and energetic and allow you to hit faster paces with ease. Plenty of room in the toe box.
A Throwback to an Old FavoriteThe V4 is a departure from the light, snappy slipper-esque running shoes of its previous iterations. It’s better viewed as an homage to the old Adidas Boston line from before the days of max stacks. They take me back my old neon orange Boston 5s I once put nearly 1000 miles on, running right out the side of the shoe. It’s too early to tell if these will hold up the same way, but it’s a certainly a fun shoe for the money. It’s a shoe that wants to go fast but is just protective enough to go long instead. For those of you still missing that light do-everything shoe of old, welcome home.
As for the fit, it has the comfortable width of the 1080s (a pleasant departure from the narrow Rebels of old) with the “Runs 0.5 size Short” of its past. Size up and lace tight
Great shoe but 1/2 smallAfter watching so many YT reviews leading up to the release suggesting TTS, I ordered my TTS 10.5. Out of the box they were light, soft, and comfortable while wearing them casually indoors. It wasn't until I actually ran in them, my big toe started rubbing too much on the top of the fantom fit. Also the laces are too short to do a runner's knot without them digging into the top of my foot. I would have to exchange for a larger size and swap the laces, hence the 4 out 5 stars. They look great as well.
Great shoeI've been in this shoe for a few versions and loved the updated just like the others. Comfortable, light, soft.
Surprisingly impressedIn an age of carbon-plated supershoes, it was rereshing to feel just how comfortable, and fast, this shoe is. It's got great ground feel for pavement and turns over effortlessly when you pick up the pace. I'd probably race in this shoe no problem if I didn't have a carbon racer. I'm twmpted to anyway. It also keeps the same pop as its predecessor in a more comfortable package.
Best trainer in 10+ yearsAbsolutely love these. Have done ~40 miles in them. Awesome cushion with a nice smooth ride. Personally Have been annoyed with all the new super responsive foams being inserted into all the trainers for the last few years. Whatever midsole blend this is it is amazing, the outsole is nice and grippy. I get an old school feeling where the shoe doesn’t want to kill you. Great for all speeds, excellent and forgiving for long runs. These would be an awesome marathon option if carbon shoes didn’t exist.
Good update to a great shoeThese have a touch more cushioning and a touch more structure than the V3, but they still retain the heart of that original rebel feel. NB essentially modernized the shoe to keep it relevant, and they did a good job.
I found all the earlier Rebels just a little too spongy for speedwork, and these are the same. But there are plenty of firmer and plated options out there now, so it's great to have an old-school, curved-last, natural feeling shoe for everyday running.
My only complaint is that they are way too wide, esp considering there is an E/wide option available. Who will wear those - hobbits? I do have narrow feet, but there's a full half inch of extra width in the forefoot. Otherwise true to size.
Huge LetdownLoved the v2 and v3 but with the v4 I had rubbing on the heel and lateral side of right foot and a slight heel slippage on left foot. Could not get a good lockdown on the upper even with the runners knot. Toe box is too big and felt like toes were working harder to move with the shoe. After running a few miles the tongue kept slipping underneath the laces to the point where it was difficult to pull it back up. More firm/stiff and not as bouncy as the v2 or v3. Sadly will be exchanging these for probably the Mach 6's.
Uptempo SpecialistI normally don’t write reviews, but here goes. I love these shoes. These are my first pair of New Balance and I’m impressed. I ran in mizuno wave riders for years and then after a hip injury switched to Hoka Cliftons and Machs and found these to be comparable to the Mach 5’s. As far as durability is concerned I have no doubt they’ll be on the lower mileage side.
Nice ImprovementLight, good cushion without being too soft. Compared to the NB Rebel V3 the V4 is a nice improvement, slightly higher front/rear stack, forefoot is a bit stiffer but has more pop than the V3. V3 rubber was to soft & compressed wo much pop, the V4 is a bit firmer but still retains cushion. V4 is a bit wider forefoot than V3 thus the 4 star rating, has a bit more arch/mid foot lockdown, heal lock down is ok, upper is thinner/softer than V3. Top lace doesn't dig into the foot, slight heal flare which helps if foot rolling is an issue. Similar to the Kinvara 14 but with better cushion and upper.
Not a good shoeAfter one 12 mile run at various paces, I really disliked this shoe. Other than it's light weight, I didn't like anything about it. The cushioning felt flat - no bounce or liveliness.
The outsole has grip but has a plastic feeling to it. The upper is super light but also doesn't feel good -- the tongue is cheap.
I have average width feet and I found the shoe too wide. It does not hug your foot. Lockdown is OK.
Overall, just not what I was expecting. At least with the V2 Rebel you knew you were getting a soft ride and a nice upper.
It's not what V2 lovers were waiting forThis is a good shoe. The cushioning is fantastic and the shoe feels like it might be fast. I ran 21 miles on the first run out of the box (a good sign). I am getting some painful, skin removing toe rub on one of the shoes. That may just be me. I recently put 400 miles on a pair of Propel V4s and while I am not saying the Propel is the better shoe, it may be a better value for most people for most runs
