New Balance Rebel v4 vs. Hoka Mach 6 | Between Two Shoes
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
- On this episode of Between 2 Shoes, Thomas and Meaghan compare the New Balance Rebel v4 and the Hoka Mach 6. Both are bouncy, lightweight daily trainers that work for tempo days and daily training, at a reasonable price point.
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New Balance please ignore Thomas wanting to narrow up the Rebel shoe. Keep them wide!!
I think the solution is not creating a in-between width but have both narrow and wide width editions of the shoe. In-between means lousy fit for both groups of runners.
Man, I'm with Thomas on this one. I was trying to decide between these shoes but I can't stand having a sloppy, loose shoes for my narrow feet. I think all the Rebels are a bit too roomy for me, I gotta go with Mach 6 this year.
thank you for the review, i was really curious about this one
Ralphie is a good sport. Can't wait to get my Rebel v.4. I just ran a marathon in my new SC Elite v.4 and loved them. So, to think there is a super lite version without a plate for everyday training, I am stoked. NB fan for a very long time. BTW, I'm with Megan, more toebox room fan here.
Having tried the SC elite and having a pair of Rebel V4's - I have found they are not even comparable. The rebel is so much duller from a foam perspective.
Can't wait to get mine when they drop. They will be a good compliment to my NB Elite 4's
Just got the Rebel v4 and absolutely LOVE it
Thx for that comparision - been waiting for that one. Where would you put the Novablast 4 between those?
I'm getting the New Balance Rebel V4 and other New Balance shoes because they're more accommodating for us wider feet. Hoka is too narrow for me in most of their shoes.
TBF, Hoka offers the Mach, and almost all their shoes, except their Racers (Rocket and Cielo) in a wide fit. For trail running I use the Hoka Speed Goats in wide, and they fit my splaying toes perfectly.
@hamoudalnasser Their wide colorways aren't great and not terribly great either for me unfortunately. My Speedgoat 5's in purple and green are the best fitting thus far for Hoka but used to give me blisters in the more narrow midfoot as well and the laces always get consistently loose the further the run goes on.
I agree. Hoka is too narrow.
@@BroccLeeAV I really like the two colour ways I have: one is kind of a fiery orange, the other almost a sort of plum colour. I haven't had too many problems with the midfoot, and I have high arches. I agree about the lacing. I usually have to re-lace every 15kms or so, but given most of my trail runs are fairly short, it's not a deal breaker for me.
While they have wide options, the wider options are still too narrow/become more narrow in the last versions in several models. Including Mach 5.
Just finished listening to the podcast where you guys had mentioned about a between the two shoes episode of these 2 shoes (or was it mach x / mach 10? I'm as confused as Meg) and here it is! And yes, you guys made me feel breathless with your endless claustrophobia discussion
Making people uncomfortable is what we do best!
I'm sold! Getting a Rebel V4 too!
I am getting rebel 4 ..waiting for March 1st
I'm in love with the Rebel!
Now please do Rebel V4 vs Novablast 4
The Rebel V4 is awesome. I love mine.
Both, both are good, i'm gonna buy both
you didn't discuss support/guidance. I need a little. thing is- I've just been so happy with the Endorphin speed 3 as my all-around daily trainer and tempo run shoe- combined.
These seem in line with Novablast 4. Curious how these would compare.
thanks for the video but I still can't decide with one :D
More Ralphie, please! Goodbois = good content!
Which would you pick of the 4s? Speed, Novablast or Rebel?
I love this New Balance look for 2024 I already have the SC Elite v4 complete bad ass shoe, now I am waiting for the rest to drop so I can order them all from the SC Elite v4 to the Balos, and the More v5s I will own them all, my most anticipated is the SCT v3 I have the other two and they were fantastic!!! And they are still in my rotation with the addition of the SC Elite v4 !! Love these reviews you all are awesome keep up the Fantastic work!!!!
Personally I like bouncy and I felt like the rebel just wasnt responding. I’m 200lbs so maybe being heavier had something to do with it. Still great shoe but I wouldn’t reach for it for a daily run
I had the Hoka Mach 4, and put 200 miles on it before donating it to the local high school. I really enjoyed the fit and feel of it. I currently have the rebel V3 in my rotation, with 240 miles on it and still using it regularly. The outsole has held up well so I can continue to use it well past 350 miles. Of these two updates, I would probably lean towards the rebel.
Isn't stack height by definition the height of the stack, not the height of the midsole?
I have the pleasure of working at a specialist running store here in Australia, and have to agree with both of you with these two shoes. Love both, albeit, the Rebel being so flexible in the heel has the potential to cause Achilles flair up I feel. Endorphin speed 4 up soon, which will make for a between the 3 episode 😂😂😂😂😊
Really like the fit of the Rebel V4. I got the white colorway and loving them
Thomas's phone vibrated at 6:33, n i started checking my fone for notifications!! 🤦
The video I've been waiting for! Now more undecided as ever lol had the Rebel v2 and Mach 5. May go back to Rebel this time.
I have both Mach 5 and Rebel V3 ..... So I guess it means I need both !! 🤣
Haha same. Rebel, Mach, Novablast on rotation.
😂🤣😆🤭😆😜🤣😆
Tried the rebel v4 in my local store, went on treadmill for a few km, felt a little to soft, then tried Boston’s 12 and that felt more racey, still good cushioning but more lively, then tried one of each and rebel felt like running in slippers, just to soft and flat/sinky, Boston’s 12 felt great… what would you two say between the Boston 12 and rebel v4? That would be a great between two shoes video. 😊
I hate the heel counter on the rebel, it cuts into my ankle especially when i have to tighten the laces down so much to actually get a decent lockdown in it. They made the fit too wide.
Rebel v4 add to cart
Are these both cushioned enough in your opinions to do very long runs in the marathon training block? Like up to the 18 and 20 milers?
I'm also curious about this.
I see stacks of BITR shirts on those shelves but the website seems to be sold out of large all the time. Those must be all the smalls and mediums. 😂
Which do you think would be better for long runs up to 15-17 miles along with daily miles
V4
I wonder how the rebel v4 compares to the Saucony speed 3. Both similar price point. Debating on which to pickup for daily miles to pair with my nova blasts 3
Speed 3
Good morning. Excellent comparison. Like to Meaghan and Thomas. I prefer the NB fuelcell Rebel v4. Have a great monday.
The NB styling is great but they should have done a bit narrower and a wide version. This "normal" version is too wide regular feet.
Let us hobbits have this small victory. You have no idea what it has been like.
sometimes the most basic questions are the ones left unanswered in some videos, and unfortunately doesnt get answered too most of the times in the comments. c’mon guys, gotta put a little bit more effort in the viewer engagement area sometimes ✌🏻
I'm getting quite tempted to buy... both?
😏
Wheres thomas believe in the blunt 😔 we miss u. Iykyk 😂
Which is softer underfoot?
MACH 6 apparently, which swings it for me; makes it slightly more versatile.
Yeah, Mach
I think we need a between 3 shoes in this category, throw in the Novablast 4 too!
Wanted Ralphie’s take! 😂
Haha he wanted none of it.
Are you still selling this BITR sweatshirts
They sold out, but we may have something new in the works.
Where's Ralphie's report on which shoe he would be impressed by?? LOL
Hello,
Which of the two is More stable please?
Probably the Rebel as it has a wider base. (In both wide and normal fits that both shoes offer).
So evil for forcing the doggy to make a pick😂😂
Magan run in the Mach 6 in WIDE?
No
Mach 6 is DEFINITLEY tighter than the 4 and 5. I prefer the 4 and 5 over the 6. Sadly, the magic of the Mach is fading. I ordered the Rebel V4, and I have yet to try it. Other shoe I love is the Tri Noosa from Asics.
Man, you just listed all 3 possible shoes that are on my "next to buy" list. Which do you like the best? I really hate having too much room in the forefoot and I have slim feet. Not sure if that completely rules out the Rebv4 though.
My feet ache just by looking at the pointed snoute of the Hoka. I Can no longer use such shoes. Too many years with narrow running shoes has made my feet almost «worn out»😅
Hoka offers all of their shoes (except Racers) in a wide fit.
Love your videos...but hate white shoes...HAHAHA
Did you say the dogs name was Robbie or Ralphie ?
It was clearly Ralphie at the beginning but you’re right, it sounded like Robbe at the end. Maybe you planted the subliminal suggestion in my head when I read your comment😂
New Balance, if you're listening: please don't dial back on the width!!!
All about the toebox, Thomas. 😉
Y'all narrow footers already got almost every decent pair of running shoes made for you. STOP WISHING THE ONLY FEW WIDE RUNNING SHOES WE HAVE WERE MORE NARROW!😂😩
😅😅😅 a little skeptical on the qualifications of these guys
It would be great if instead of referring to the shoes as “this one” or “that one” you referred to the brand name.
White shoes always, but done well. There is a tipping point where you just become a nursing student.
so basically just pick one
Narrow foot gang 😅
That Hoka colorway is a no go! Vom-tastic..... Have just seen it in all white...looks much better
lmao
Please make Ralphie a permanent reviewer.
Completely different shoes.
I know appearance is a very minor factor for running sboes but hokas look mid 😢
Nice clickbait
The background jingle is killing me. Please stop.
I watched it on a phone and I couldn't hear it😅
Too bad NB supports Trump. Can’t wear them.
I didn't know that. I won't be buying NB again either.