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New Balance FuelCell Rebel V2 VS FuelCell Prism V2

New Balance released two pairs of running shoes this year, that is,  FuelCell Rebel V2 and FuelCell Prism V2.

FuelCell Rebel V2FuelCell Prism V2

Both of them use the New Balance exclusive insole technology FuelCell. Below is the comparisons of FuelCell Rebel V2 and FuelCell Prism V2.

  1. Both of FuelCell Rebel V2and FuelCell Prism V2 are advanced training shoes of New Balance.
  2. The insole thickness of FuelCell Rebel V2and FuelCell Prism V2 are same. The height of forefoot sole is 24mm and the rear sole is 30mm. The drop height is 6mm.

FuelCell Rebel V2

FuelCell Prism V2

  1. Although both of them use FuelCell foam, but Rebel V3 is more soft and resilient. And Prism V2 is more stiff and elastic.
  2. For the weight, the unit weight of US9 Rebel V3 is about 204g and the weight of US9 Prism V2is about 270g.

FuelCell Rebel V2

FuelCell Prism V2

  1. Except the difference of insole, the difference of the weight is mainly due to the vamp and outsole.

Comparing with Rebel V2, the rubber of Prism V2 is thicker.

The vamp of Prism V2 is thicker than Rebel V2.

  1. Th thick vamp and outsole of Prism V2 has better durability. And the comfort level and fitness is better. Certainly, the lightweight and air permeability of Rebel V2 is better.

FuelCell Rebel V2

FuelCell Prism V2

  1. The insole of Prism V2 has special supporting design. The supporting performance of Prism V2 is better than Rebel V2.
  2. AsRebel V2 is soft and resilient, it can be used for jogging for beginner. And the Prism V2 is stiff and resilient, it’s more suitable for aerobic and temp training, it has higher request for runners to jogging.

FuelCell Rebel V2

FuelCell Prism V2

  1. The price of FuelCell Rebel V2and FuelCell Prism V2 are the same.
  2. If you prefer to lightweight training shoes and soft and elastic insole, you can choose Rebel V2. If you want a pair of advanced training shoes, you can choose Prism V2.