Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsDeviate Nitro 4
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Deviate Nitro 4 is a speed trainer shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the Deviate Nitro 4 comes in at $170 — a $25 difference. The Rebel v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 8.8 oz for the Deviate Nitro 4. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the Deviate Nitro 4 — 9.0/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 8.8 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
