Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsFast-R Nitro Elite 3
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is a race shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 comes in at $300 — a $155 difference. The Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is the lighter shoe at 6.0 oz versus 7.9 oz for the Rebel v5. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $300 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 6.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | Very High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
