Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 vs Salomon Spectur 2
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.
Where to Buy
Product Judgment
Solid
released 2025
Price Judgment
No price data
Performance
Run Fitness
Pros & Cons
Stable ride
Reliable wet traction
Standard fit
Average energy return
Limited breathability
Moderate upper durability
Specs
| Best for | 4:15-5:30 min/km |
| Drop | 11 mm |
| Stack | 36 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot |
| Weight | 258 g |
| Terrain | road |
| Width | medium |
| Pronation | neutral |
| Season | all seasons |
| Plate | Composite |
Judgment Summary
Stable, smooth speed trainer for uptempo runs; average energy return and breathability limit appeal.


