Running Shoes
New Balance More v5 vs Saucony Hurricane 24: Two Max Cushion Trainers Compared
Two of the year's most comfortable max cushion running shoes face off. One wins on softness, the other on structure, stability, and durability.
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Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 392 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
New Balance Propel V4: First Impressions of a Surprisingly Good Budget Trainer
A revamped foam, a TPU plate, and a $110 price tag make the New Balance Propel V4 a stronger daily trainer than expected.
Running Shoes
New Balance Propel V4 Review: A Budget Daily Trainer That Punches Above Its Price
A TPU plate, FuelCell foam, and generous rubber coverage make the $110 Propel V4 one of the best deals in daily training shoes.
Running Shoes
New Balance Propel V5 Review: A $120 Plated Daily Trainer That Punches Above Its Price
New Balance's most affordable FuelCell shoe brings a plastic plate, dense bouncy foam and strong stability to a budget daily trainer. Here's how it performed over 16 miles of mixed-pace testing.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v2 Review: The Fast Non-Plated Daily Shoe
After around 50 miles in the New Balance Rebel v2, this light, bouncy daily speed shoe is hard to beat for 5k to half marathon racing.
Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3 After 100 Miles: Still the Fun Daily Trainer?
A lightweight, versatile daily trainer built on FuelCell foam, reviewed after 100 miles of real training, with comparisons to the Hoka Mach 5 and ASICS Novablast 3.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel V3 Review: A Light, Bouncy Trainer That Tries to Do It All
The New Balance Rebel V3 adds a touch more cushion to an already fun FuelCell trainer, but whether it truly works as a daily trainer depends on how much stack you like.
Running Shoes
Best Daily Trainers 2026: New Balance Rebel v4 After 100 Miles, Plus Four Alternatives Worth a Look
A 100-mile update on the New Balance Rebel v4, paired with alternatives including the Hoka Mach 6, On Cloudsurfer, Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris, and Saucony SC Pacer.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v4 vs ASICS Novablast 4: Two Very Different Takes on the Daily Trainer
A lightweight, connected daily trainer or a max-stack comfort cruiser? We compare the Rebel v4 and Novablast 4 across midsole, upper, ride, and durability.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel V4 vs Hoka Mach 6: Two Lightweight Daily Trainers, Two Very Different Rides
Both priced at $140, these lightweight everyday trainers take opposite approaches. Here is how they compare on foam, stack, fit, stability, and speed.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel V4 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4: Which One Deserves Your Miles?
A lightweight daily trainer showdown after 100-mile weeks: where the Rebel V4 wins, where the Endorphin Speed 4 fits, and how to choose.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel V4 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 and Speed 2: Which Speed Trainer Fits Your Running?
A back-to-back fartlek test of three popular speed trainers: the lightweight New Balance Rebel V4, the plated Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, and the fan-favorite Endorphin Speed 2.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v4 vs v5: Should You Buy the Older Shoe on Sale or the New One at Full Price?
Two similar lightweight trainers with very different rides. Here is how the Rebel v4 and v5 compare on weight, stack, cushioning, fit, and durability.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v5 After 100 Miles: A Daily Trainer That Gets Better With Miles
A long-term look at the New Balance Rebel v5, plus how it stacks up against the Adidas Evo SL and Puma Velocity Nitro 4.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v5 vs Adidas Evo SL vs Asics Novablast v5: Which Daily Trainer Wins?
The all-new Rebel v5 takes on the Evo SL and Novablast v5. Here is how three of the best daily trainers compare on ride, fit, speed, and durability.
Running Shoes
New Balance Rebel v5 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: Which Lightweight Trainer Fits Your Running?
Two popular lightweight trainers with similar specs but noticeably different rides. Here is how the Rebel v5 and Endorphin Speed 5 compare on foam, stability, fit, and durability.
Running Shoes
Three New Balance Road Shoes Worth a Look: SC Trainer V2, 880 V13 and Vongo V5
A lighter super trainer, a refreshed workhorse, and a new take on stability: three New Balance road shoes compared for different running needs.
Running Shoes
New Balance Running Lineup 2026: Six Shoes, Six Very Different Jobs
From max-cushion daily trainers to a carbon-plated race day rocket, we break down six New Balance running shoes and who each one is really for.
Running Shoes
New Balance Running Shoe Lineup Compared: Six Trainers, Six Very Different Jobs
Six of New Balance's bestselling running shoes, from the 880 v14 to the SuperComp Elite v4, with honest strengths, weaknesses, and buying advice for each.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Elite v4 First Run Review: Firm, Stable, and Built for Speed
A first run in the New Balance SC Elite v4 reveals a firmer, flatter carbon racer than the v3, one that rewards faster paces and offers standout stability.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Elite V4 Race Test: A Contender Worth Taking Seriously
A windy 10K race test of the New Balance SC Elite V4, covering ride feel, grip, durability and who this super shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 vs Saucony Endorphin Pro 4: Which Less-Aggressive Super Shoe Fits You?
Two super shoes that trade extreme stiffness and bounce for comfort and control. Here is how they differ on weight, foam, fit, stability, and pace range.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Elite v5 vs v6: Which Super Shoe Actually Fits Your Racing?
The SC Elite v6 is lighter, bouncier, and faster, while the v5 remains the more stable and comfortable long-run option. Here's how to choose between them, plus why the SC Rebel v1 may be the truer v5 upgrade.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Rebel vs the Competition: How It Stacks Up Against Four Popular Plated Trainers
A detailed comparison of the New Balance SC Rebel against the Nike Zoom Fly 6, Saucony Endorphin Speed 5, Adidas Evo RC and ASICS Mega Blast.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Rebel Review: A Plated Super Trainer That Can Do It All
Light, bouncy, and aggressive, the New Balance SC Rebel blurs the line between daily trainer and race shoe, scoring an impressive 11.5 out of 12 overall.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Rebel v1 vs SC Elite v6: Two Carbon-Plated Options, Two Very Different Missions
Both shoes share the InfiniCoil midsole and EnergyArc plate, but one is a lightweight snappy trainer-companion and the other a forgiving marathon racer.
Trail Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trail Review: A Carbon-Plated Trail Racer Tested Over a Marathon
Race-tested over 26.2 mixed-terrain miles, the New Balance SC Trail delivers a balanced, lively ride with a few important fit caveats.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer Review: Max-Stack Comfort With a Carbon Plate
A 47mm super trainer with a carbon fiber plate that delivers plush, bouncy easy miles, even if it is too heavy for race day.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer v2 After 100 Miles: Long-Term Review and Alternatives Worth Considering
How the SC Trainer v2 holds up past 100 miles, plus two strong alternatives for max-cushion daily training.
Running Shoes
New Balance SC Trainer V2 Review: A Soft, Plated Trainer Worth Revisiting for Recovery Miles
After 100 miles and a 10-mile recovery run in the rain, the New Balance SC Trainer V2 still holds up as a comfortable, plated daily trainer with a few trade-offs to weigh.