Adidas Adizero Adios 9 vs New Balance TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6

The Adidas Adizero Adios 9 and New Balance TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6 are both neutral road running shoes with firm, responsive cushioning. The Adizero Adios 9 is 0.6 oz lighter (6.2 oz vs 6.8 oz), costs about $185 less (from $105) and is rated higher by buyers (4.7 vs 4.4 out of 5).

Adidas

Adizero Adios 9

4.7 (272)

$105

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New Balance

TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6

4.4 (123)

$289.99

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Specs side by side

Spec	Adizero Adios 9	TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6
Price	$105	$289.99
Rating	4.7 / 5 (272 reviews)	4.4 / 5 (123 reviews)
Weight	6.2 oz	6.8 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	7 mm	—
Heel stack height	28 mm	—
Cushioning	Firm / Responsive	Firm / Responsive
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	Carbon
Surface	Road	Road
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

Specs and prices from Adidas and New Balance, checked 2026-11-02. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the Adizero Adios 9 if…

you want the lighter shoe
you want to spend less
you want the more widely reviewed shoe

Get the TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6 if…

it fits you better or you like its colors