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New Balance Night Lights Fuelcell Rebel V5​
Daily trainingNew Balance

Night Lights Fuelcell Rebel V5​

A lightweight, plateless FuelCell PEBA/EVA daily trainer in a Night Lights colorway, built to flex from easy miles to uptempo efforts.

$144.99MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Tempo / threshold, Long run, Easy / recovery run, Intervals / speedwork, 5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race, Marathon race
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
PEBA and EVA foam blend
Upper
mesh
Widths
standard
Easy runsTempo workoutsSpeed intervalsHalf marathonDaily trainingRoadLightweightMarathonHeavier runnersWide feetLong runs
Our read

The Night Lights FuelCell Rebel v5 is a versatile, lightweight road trainer whose responsive PEBA/EVA FuelCell midsole handles everything from easy runs to tempo work, and it's light enough to double as a 5K-to-half-marathon racer for runners who don't need a plate. It leans daily-trainer rather than pure race shoe, but reviewers note it transitions well to faster paces and has been taken into marathon prep and London Marathon entry. Manufacturer-side review data (4.4/5, 86% recommend) is encouraging, but no independent lab measurements are available.

Ride

Described as responsive and energetic underfoot with enough cushion for long steady runs while remaining snappy for faster spontaneous efforts.

Fit

Reviews average true-to-size, though width feedback suggests the wide option runs narrower than some expect; a standard and wide width are offered.

Best for

Runners wanting one lightweight, cushioned trainer for daily miles, tempo sessions and occasional shorter road races.

Avoid if

You need a stability shoe, a plated race-day rocker, or verified stack/drop specs before buying.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.