![]() ![]() ![]() The mesh upper is soft and comfortable despite having minimal stretch. There is not a lot of volume in the upper, so those with higher volume feet might not be comfortable in the Rebel v3. The width in the heel and midfoot is normal and the forefoot is a little wider than average, which I found comfortable. Even going up a half size, the length was a little shorter than I would prefer and I had a little less than a full thumb's width from the front of the shoe to my big toe. I normally wear a 9.5 (including the SC Trainer), but wear a 10 in the New Balance SC Pacer and the Endorphin line. Despite that, the upper is done really well.Īndrea: I received a women's size 10 in the Rebel v3, which was definitely the right size for me. I never blistered but could feel a tiny bit of irritation with longer mileage beyond 10 miles of running. The only thing I really noticed with this shoe is that I did get a little bit of rubbing on the medial and lateral aspect at the wings of the toe guard. There is a very mild toe guard through the forefoot that also holds the structure well in the region. It does a great job of maintaining shoe structure and giving a nice sense of security without being overly stiff. There is a moderate flexibility heel counter that is pretty shallow in the heel bed and goes up about a third of the length up vertically. It feels a little more on the performance end, but still maintains some daily trainer comfort as well. The material of the mesh is very comfortable and has mild stretch to it. The shoe slowly widens out towards the forefoot: in the heel is normal to slightly narrow, the midfoot normal to slightly wide (for a performance shoe), and the forefoot is pretty widened a for a performance shoe. The tongue is gusseted really well with a wider elastic piece that holds the tongue and the upper to the foot while still allowing a little stretch. The tongue is definitely thin and performance oriented, but still lightly padded in a way that provides no irritation. The shoe does maintain a performance fit throughout, being a tiny bit more snug than most daily trainers. Overall, the upper is lighter, slightly snug and secure, as expected for a lighter weight/faster shoe.ĭavid: The New Balance Rebel v3 fits true to size in my normal Men's 9.5. The overall upper is fairly light and disappears as soon as you start running. The forefoot tapers on the lateral side, making the front feel more snug. There are not a ton of reinforcements on the upper at the midfoot, so I did have some slippage with quicker turns. Fortunately, the snug fit locked my feet in well and I did not have to lace lock the shoe. The laces are on the thinner side, which combined with the thinner mesh upper I could not tie down too tight without putting pressure on the top of my ankle. There is a thin and gusseted tongue that was secure. There is a flexible heel counter in the rearfoot with some mild padding in the heel counter that provides structure but did not bother my calcanei (heel bones). The fit is snug through the forefoot and midfoot, with a normal width in the rearfoot. Matt: The New Balance FuelCell v3 fits me true to size, if slightly long, in my normal men's US size 10. Priced at $130, it is a great value shoe. Some runners may prefer to reserve it for interval days, but I found it just as enjoyable on easy days. It does run small, so runners who are between sizes should consider sizing up 1/2 size. The Rebel v3 is an excellent option for runners looking for a non-plated shoe for workouts. It is an incredibly lightweight trainer that has just the right amount of cushion and ground feel for a variety of paces. ![]() The Rebel 3 is a highly versatile option on the market.Īndrea: The New Balance Rebel v3 is a non-plated performance trainer with some bounce from its FuelCell midsole. The shoe can turnover quite quick and can also slow down as well. The shoe is soft and bouncy but still maintains a solid sensation of being grounded. Overall, the Rebel v3 is a uniquely flexible and snug performance trainer for those than want a neutral shoe for a variety of paces and shorter to moderate mileage.ĭavid: The New Balance Rebel v3 is a performance trainer that blends together some new generation midsole technology and the traditional low riding performance trainer feel. The increased midsole height and softer FuelCell make for a surprisingly cushioned ride. This makes for a nimble shoe that when combined with the snug upper fit feels great for picking up the pace. A snug upper sits on top of a taller but narrower midsole than the previous version. Matt: The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3 is a non-plated, flexible performance trainer with a new generation midsole. ![]()
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