Head-to-Head
Rebel v5vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Rebel v5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Rebel v5 retails for $145 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $35 difference. The Rebel v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Rebel v5 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 7.9 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
