NEW BALANCE FC REBEL V5

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The Rebel v5 is New Balance's "fun" shoe. It's designed for runners who want that springy, bouncy feeling of a race shoe but don't want the stiffness of a carbon plate. It's the ultimate do-it-all neutral trainer, light enough to race in, but soft enough for your easy weekend miles. It has become a staff favorite and has the legacy to back it up. Now on its fifth iteration the New Balance Rebel is one of the best shoes currently on the market.

• A PEBA-dominant FuelCell midsole blend provides a noticeable increase in "pop" at toe-off, making it easier to sustain faster paces.
• The upper uses a bond-and-stitch method that removes bulk but keeps your foot locked in place during high-speed intervals.
• The new rubber layout provides better grip on wet pavement, fixing a minor traction issue found in some earlier versions.
• The fifth version of one of New Balance's most legendary shoes every aspect of this shoe is aimed to be as robust as possible.

Best for runners who prefer bouncy-feeling, flexible shoe that can transition seamlessly from an easy run effort to race pace without feeling out of place.