Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 vs Salomon Spectur 2

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$145$220$202$165$147

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lightweight and lively
Great for tempo work
Breathable upper
Limited stability
Not ideal for heavy runners
Average outsole durability

Specs

Best for4:00-5:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, bouncy daily trainer excelling at speed and versatility with minimal support.

Where to Buy

Salomon Spectur 2
SalomonSpectur 2

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 8Race: 5Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable ride
Reliable wet traction
Standard fit
Average energy return
Limited breathability
Moderate upper durability

Specs

Best for4:15-5:30 min/km
Drop11 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight258 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, smooth speed trainer for uptempo runs; average energy return and breathability limit appeal.