New Balance Rebel v4 vs. SC Trainer v3 vs. SC Elite v4 | FuelCell Lineup Comparison

From afar, the New Balance Rebel v4, SC Trainer v3 and SC Elite v4 look alike due to their similar design and color language. The three shoes all use FuelCell in the midsole and they all use an ultra-light FantomFit upper - but each have their unique specs that set them apart. Today, we break down the New Balance FuelCell lineup to help you find which one is right for you.
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[@witarzan]

Thank you for making this video!! I was so confused with all the different models of the shoes.

[@MrBrettStar]

I find it crazy that in Australia the sc trainer is in aud $330 vs the elite at $360 making the elite a much better buy. Whereas in the US there is a much bigger price difference of $180 vs $250 making the sc trainer being a good value option.

[@IrsyaDeeJay]

Gonna need an updated one with the new Pacer release 😂

[@cmcolangelo]

FWIW your description stated all three have 100% PEBA foams but New Balance website states “The FuelCell Rebel v4 utilizes a midsole combination of PEBA and EVA foams.”

[@fleetfeet699]

Good catch. We've updated the description. We dive into the difference of the foams in this video a bit as well.

[@OffseasonProjects]

Pacer also looks just like the others. New Balance has done a great job with fuel cell. Rebel V4 has been a joy.

[@nicholas5396]

Do you find you are getting more industry insider access at Fleet vs Believe in the run?

[@cbarnhart76]

I currently have both the Rebel v4 and the SC Elite. I found that the Rebel fit true to size but the SC Elite I had to go up a half size.

[@diktromdefilm]

Are the dits the same dor these? I fit the Rebel v4 regardless of my bunions;). Is the Elite as accomodating? Or the trainer?

[@MrBrettStar]

Which do you think is better out of the rebel v4 and propel v5? (which now incorporates fuel cell)

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

After almost 100km in the Rebel V4, the midsole is already very worn out and i don't feel the rebound anymore, which is a shame...

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

Wow... that's a shame. Thanks for sharing. I was ready to pull the trigger on these, but almost 100kms only and no rebound already?!?!

[@stipekapovic5316]

My thoughts too. Great shoe, the first 150km for me were awesome but it quickly flattens out and loses its magic. On sale I still think it’s a fantastic shoe, I’m also 90kg so chances are I’m flattening the shoe out quicker as is

[@alb.1911]

Do you think the fit is different between the Rebel v4 and SC Elite v4?

[@marcelasilva7208]

I'm going to get the Superblast 2 and I would like a shoe for speed training, what would you recommend Trainer v3 or Rebel v4? I'm afraid the Rebel won't last and the Trainer v3 will be too similar to the Superblast 2. Can you help me?

[@undeadly1103]

sc trainer v3 is so nice. much better balance than v2

[@Stickybutton]

The SC Elite v4 is a great pair of shoes. However, the tongue is way too short and it gets sucked back into the shoes with every damn step.

[@bigshotz1240]

Damn Brandon cheated on BIR

[@duydnguyenn]

marketing/design team at NB should really put effort to differentiate these shoes. Even with all explanations they are still very confusing. How could they manage to make a $140 look exactly the same as $250?

[@CorGP]

That’s actually a good thing that they look similar. The tech is what makes the price different.

[@bigshotz1240]

So the carbon racers have 100 peba, the Rebel has 20% peba and 80% Eva, and the trainer has 40% peba and 60% Eva but it’s supercritical.