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- Performance
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New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 vs On Cloudmonster 2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
On Cloudmonster 2
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Heel-To-Toe Drop7.3 mm
PlateNone
Heel-To-Toe Drop7.5 mm
PlatePlastic
Variants
- FuelCell Rebel v4 (Men - US 9) (Cyber Jade/White/Black)
- Cloudmonster 2 (Men - US 9) (White/Flame)
Our Verdict
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4
On Cloudmonster 2
The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v4 and On Cloudmonster 2 are both daily trainers, but each appeal to different tastes. The Rebel v4 offers a lighter, firmer, and closer to the ground experience. In contrast, the Cloudmonster 2 provides more substantial cushioning, making it a better choice if you prioritize protection on slower runs.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.4
5.8
Weight
7.7
4.5
Plate
None
Plastic
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
4.8
Heel Energy Return
6.1
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
214.7 g (7.57 oz)
295.8 g (10.43 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
31.3 mm
40.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.0 mm
33.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
7.5 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
77 mm (3.0")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
274 mm (10.8")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.1
4.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
78.2%
75.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.2
4.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
78.5%
76.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.25 J
1.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.53 J
3.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.88 J
6.42 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
6.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.86 J
0.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.41 J
2.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
3.99 J
4.48 J
Heel Firmness
6.9
6.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
33.6 N/mm
35.6 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
58.7 N/mm
52.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
95.5 N/mm
85.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.2
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
49.3 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
87.1 N/mm
83.5 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
142.7 N/mm
113.4 N/mm
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