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New Balance Supercomp Rebel
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Supercomp Rebel

The New Balance SuperComp Rebel V1 is a lightweight neutral road shoe positioned as a versatile uptempo trainer and racer, though it reportedly fits small and narrow.

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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Tempo / threshold
Also good for
Daily training, Intervals / speedwork, Long run, Half marathon race, 10K race, 5K race, Marathon race
Drop
0mm
Stack
not published
Widths
standard
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsHalf marathonDaily trainingRoadLightweightMarathonRace day
Our read

The SuperComp Rebel V1 slots in as a do-it-all fast road shoe, capable of daily uptempo miles and shorter road races. The main caveat from available feedback is fit: reviewers repeatedly note it runs small and narrow, and some found it stiff until broken in. Independent lab and ride data are thin here, so performance specifics are hard to confirm.

Ride

Insufficient independent ride evidence to characterize firmness, cushioning depth, or energy return with confidence.

Fit

Runs small and narrow per multiple customer reviews (fit 2.63/5, width 1.74/5); sizing up or choosing the wide (2E) build is recommended. Some found it uncomfortable for the first few miles until broken in.

Best for

Runners wanting a light, versatile road shoe for tempo work and shorter races who can size up or pick the wide version.

Avoid if

You need a true-to-size, roomy fit out of the box, or you want confirmed cushioning and ride data before buying.

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