Side by side comparison: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Azura

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.

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Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$170$156$128$114

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Energetic, stable ride
Lightweight for category
Secure, supportive upper
Limited outsole grip wet
Firm for recovery runs
Narrow toe box

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
Weight240 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lightweight, stable daily trainer with energetic ride; excels at steady and tempo runs.

Where to Buy