Our verdict
Pros
- Aimé Leon Dore Has Crafted a Navy Blue Suede New Balance
- New Balance 550 weiß grau 2021 Größe UK 9
- Very lightweight
- Excellent breathability
- More stable than version 2
- Great lockdown
- Visible at night
- Not expensive
Cons
- Not great on wet surfaces
- Durability could be improved
- Bottoms out easily
NEW BALANCE BUTY SPORTOWE M990TD3 | Audience verdict
- Top 22% in road running shoes
- Top 19% in brand new with original box New Balance WL574 WL574-LW2
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
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Audience score | 89 Great! | 88 Great! | 90 Superb! | 89 Great! | |
Price | $130 | $140 | $150 | $170 | |
Pace | Speed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Speed training | CompetitionSpeed training | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.4 oz / 211g 7.4 oz / 211g | 7.5 oz / 213g 7.7 oz / 218g | 7 oz / 198g 7 zapatillas de running New Balance niño niña neutro ritmo medio apoyo talón | 7.5 oz / 213g 7.8 Шикарные кожаные белые кроссовки new balance 608 v1 оригинал | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.0 mm 6.0 mm | 6.5 mm 6.0 mm | 9.0 mm 8.0 mm | 8.2 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
Особенности New balance Hoops Свитер | Big | Big | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Bad | Good | Decent | |
zapatillas de running New Balance entrenamiento asfalto talla 47 rosas | Bad | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Breathability | Breathable | Moderate | Moderate | Breathable | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Narrow | Wide | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Normal | Normal | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 31.7 mm 29.5 mm | 28.0 mm 30.0 mm | 28.7 mm 28.0 mm | 32.4 mm 34.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 22.7 mm 23.5 mm | 21.5 mm 24.0 mm | 19.7 mm 20.0 mm | 24.2 mm 26.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWide | Normal | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Summer | Summer | Summer | Summer | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #78 Top 19% | #86 Top 34% | #48 Top 19% | #58 Top 23% | |
Popularity | #162 Top 40% | #27 Top 11% | #33 Top 13% | #42 Top 17% |
NEW BALANCE BUTY SPORTOWE M990TD3 | Who should buy New Balance hooks up with Japanese s atmos
We recommend getting this shoe if you seek a super soft, lively ride, and want just one pair of shoes to go at almost all paces. It can be a good choice for race day too. Perfect for runners who prefer to train on short and middle distances.
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Don’t buy it if you:
- want grip in wet conditions. The Nike Pegasus 40 is much better for that
- tend to "bottom out" most shoes. The ASICS Superblast New Balance GC574EVN.
Great airflow in this New Balance shoe
Cross country runners praise the New Balance XC5K v5 for its efficient traction on mud and gravel.
The shoe's extremely thin knit upper provides a very breathable on-foot experience.
The Rebel earned a perfect score (5/5) on our breathability test. To be absolutely certain, we examined the upper under a microscope and discovered that New Balance went above and beyond to promote airflow and heat dissipation.
They ingeniously combined a layer of engineered knit with an ultra-thin layer of mesh for structure, without compromising the exceptional breathability in any way.
We must applaud NB for their clever design regarding breathability. As demonstrated in the video below, as the light moves toward the heel, less light passes through. This approach provides more structure where needed, without compromising breathability in the forefoot area.
Unfortunately, the trade-off for a soft and breathable upper is durability. This comes as no surprise since constructing a durable and breathable upper requires a rougher knit to resist friction, à la Nike Alphafly Next% 2.
New Balance chose to prioritize comfort, which is understandable as the Rebel is a training shoe, but you should know that this will affect the shoe's longevity.
As you can see, the damage from our standardized Dremel test is pretty evident, although not as scary as with other shoes.
New Balance hooks up with Japanese s atmos vs Rebel v2
It seems like the major improvements from the previous iteration are found in the shoe's platform, which is slightly wider to enhance stability.
There is also a refreshed upper design the outsole sees more rubber and more wear resistance.
From our experience, the NB Rebel just keeps getting better and better with each update!
The midsole is THE reason to buy it
Probably the best part of the Rebel v3 is the FuelCell nitrogen-infused TPU midsole, which is superlative if you love soft-and-buttery foams. It feels rather spongy and responsive and offers a smooth, natural ride.
New Balance asserts that the heel-to-toe drop of the Rebel v3 is 6 mm. Unfortunately, we disagree. Our meticulous measurements disclosed a stack height of 31.7 mm in the heel and 22.7 mm in the forefoot, resulting in a 9 mm drop.
In other words, there's a 3-mm discrepancy between the brand's claims and the actual measurements!
The magic of this midsole lies in its softness. We found it to be incredibly soft, as our durometer measured it at just 9.5 HA. It is in the top 3% of the softest running shoes we've ever tested!
The downside of this fluffy midsole is the increased risk of bottoming out, particularly during summer as the foam gets really soft. If you're not a fan of that ground feel or you have stability issues, this shoe might not be the best choice for you.
Extraordinary flexibility
Flexibility is a polarizing thing in running. While it's undeniable that a stiffer shoe with a plate can elevate performance, for training purposes it's really interesting to stick with a more natural and flexible shoe. And the Rebel is one of the best in this regard.
It's quite clear that this shoe is highly flexible. We rated it 1 out of 5 in both longitudinal and torsional flexibility tests during our manual assessment.
It required only 14.4 N of force to bend it to 90º, which is 56.8% less than the average shoe, making it the 6th most flexible shoe we have ever measured out of 200+ kicks!
If you want a stiffer and firmer ride with a similar stack height, take a look at the Uomo New Balance Furon V6 Dispatch TF Bleached Lime Glo Citrus.
Good lockdown in the Rebel v3
We particularly appreciated the lacing in this New Balance shoe because it worked very well. The wide flat laces help to achieve an excellent lockdown.
The same goes for the back of the shoe, where the heel lockdown is magnificent!
In terms of comfort, the tongue truly excels. It's semi-gusseted, not that much cushioned, and well-ventilated, providing the perfect combination for a tempo-focused shoe.
A major concern with the previous Rebel model was its paper-thin tongue. This issue has been resolved in the v3, as the tongue is now 81.2% thicker.
Snug-and-short but not overwhelmingly narrow fit
If you make a shoe that should work for everybody, you can't go crazy with the design. That's why New Balance went with a pretty standard upper in terms of fit for a tempo shoe. And how do we know that? Let's compare with some similar shoes:
Shoe | Max width (mm) | Big toe measuring point (mm) | Tapers by |
New Balance hooks up with Japanese s atmos | 96.4 | 73.4 | 20.7% |
Nike ZoomX Streakfly | 95.4 | 77.3 | 19% |
Uomo New Balance Furon V6 Dispatch TF Bleached Lime Glo Citrus | 99.1 | 67.6 | 31.6% |
Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature | 95.4 | 74.9 | 21.4% |
New Balance Femme 500 en Bleu Blanc | 99.8 | 74.0 | 25.8% |
Embracing the Adizero design, the Adidas shoe is a little bit different, while the others remain fairly typical, resembling most tempo shoes on the shelves. Consequently, if you usually find comfort in most New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Pink Violet Pink, the Rebel v3 is a safe choice.
NEW BALANCE BUTY SPORTOWE M990TD3
This New Balance is great for easy runs and it is also a great shoe to wear every day of the week. It can also pick up the pace and be ideal for steady, tempo workouts.
However, it is not ideal for long-distance runs.
Naturally, don't anticipate any rocker in this shoe And it shouldn't have one, either. It closely resembles a traditional racing flat.
Still work to do on the outsole
One aspect that disappoints in this shoe is the lack of traction in wet conditions, which is just acceptable and for sure is less effective than what we see in other similar shoes. That's because the outsole is quite flat and its lugs are not particularly protruding.
It's definitely not in the same ballpark as PumaGrip or Adidas Continental socks.
In the previous version of the Rebel, the outsole didn’t last long at all. This issue has been partly fixed in the Rebel v3 by adding more rubber.
While it's true that there is less exposed foam in the v3, the rubber in the outsole is 12.5% thinner than v2.
Thus, we think that there’s still work to do on this part, as it remains a little below the average compared to other road running shoes.
Weight: 9/10
This new version weighs 7.4 oz (211g) in US size 9, so the Rebel v3 remains an extremely lightweight shoe compared to the average of road running shoes, which is 9.5 oz (270g).
New Balance Rebel v3 doesn’t cost you a fortune
The Rebel v3 is unique in price too, which is $130. It's very close to the average for a road running shoe ($123), but there are not many shoes on the market that deliver this much performance and responsiveness at such a moderate price point.