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FuelCell Rebel v5

Name: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Brand: New Balance
Price: 12995.00 INR
Availability: InStock

A plateless speed-trainer that is light enough to race, soft enough to log daily miles.

₹12,995*See the affordable alternateInclusive of GST. Independent retailer — not affiliated with or authorised by the brand.

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FuelCell Rebel v5

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The long version

The FuelCell Rebel v5 is the shoe you reach for when a run doesn't need a plan — just legs that want to move. New Balance kept the low-to-the-ground, snappy character that made the Rebel line a sleeper favourite among tempo hounds, then added a touch more PEBA-blended FuelCell foam underfoot so it doesn't feel harsh when the pace drifts back to easy. No plate, no gimmicks — a wide, stable platform and an engineered mesh upper that gets out of the way.

Specifications

Weight: 225 g (EU 42)
Heel-to-toe drop: 6 mm
Heel stack height: 33 mm
Forefoot stack height: 27 mm
Midsole: FuelCell (PEBA blend, ~20% PEBA)
Upper: Lightweight engineered mesh with structural reinforcement panels
Outsole: Rubber with triangular forefoot lugs and zigzag heel pattern
Energy return: 59.8% heel / 67.3% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)
Surface: Road
Best for: Tempo runs, track workouts, daily mileage
Colourway: Black / Castlerock / Silver Metallic

Sizing

First Stride lists EU sizing as the primary scale, with UK equivalents on each size button. Running shoes should have a thumb's width of room at the toe — if you are between sizes, take the larger one. Wide feet should size up half in Asics and Nike.

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Same job, ₹3,996 less

New Balance charges a premium for the name on the side. Here’s a Chinese-brand alternative built to do the same job on the road, spec for spec — you decide if the difference is worth ₹3,996.

	New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5	Xtep 2000KM 5.0 Pro
Price	₹12,995	₹8,99931% less
Weight	225 g	227 g
Heel-to-toe drop	6 mm	7 mm
Heel stack height	33 mm	37 mm
Forefoot stack height	27 mm	30 mm
Plate	None	None
Midsole foam	FuelCell (PEBA blend, ~20% PEBA)	XTEP Ace / XT Ace (PEBA beaded, full-length)
Upper	Lightweight engineered mesh with structural reinforcement panels	Integrated jacquard / water-resistant upper for secure midfoot lockdown
Outsole	Rubber with triangular forefoot lugs and zigzag heel pattern	XTEP Dura CPU anti-slip rubber
Energy return	59.8% heel / 67.3% forefoot (RunRepeat lab test)	—
Best for	Tempo runs, track workouts, daily mileage	Daily mileage, tempo runs, durable everyday training
Colourway	Black / Castlerock / Silver Metallic	White Sands Grey / Cherry Red