The New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 is a neutral road running shoe and the Nike Zoom Fly 6 is a road running shoe. The FuelCell Rebel v5 is 1.4 oz lighter (7.9 oz vs 9.3 oz), costs about $35 less (from $144.99) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (4 mm vs 8 mm). The Zoom Fly 6 is rated higher by buyers (4.7 vs 4.4 out of 5).
Specs side by side
| Spec | FuelCell Rebel v5 | Zoom Fly 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $144.99 | $180–$190 |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 (2,472 reviews) | 4.7 / 5 (314 reviews) |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 9.3 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 4–6 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Balanced | — |
| Support | Neutral | — |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from New Balance and Nike, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the FuelCell Rebel v5 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want to spend less
- you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop
Get the Zoom Fly 6 if…
- you land on your heel and like a higher drop
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