Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Adios 9 vs New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Phasing Out
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Extremely lightweight
Excellent ground feel
Responsive ride
Limited cushioning
Low stability
Narrow fit
Specs
| Best for | 3:30–4:45 min/km |
| Drop | 7 mm |
| Stack | 28 mm heel / 21 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 176 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | narrow |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Ultra-light speed trainer for fast efforts and short races; strong, fun, but not for long runs.
Product Judgment
Strong
released 2025
Price Judgment
Strong Buy
Widely Available
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Lightweight and lively
Great for tempo work
Breathable upper
Limited stability
Not ideal for heavy runners
Average outsole durability
Specs
| Best for | 4:00-5:45 min/km |
| Drop | 6 mm |
| Stack | 35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 230 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | no |
Judgment Summary
Lightweight, bouncy daily trainer excelling at speed and versatility with minimal support.
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