New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 vs Nike Alphafly 3

The New Balance SuperComp Elite v6 is a neutral running shoe and the Nike Alphafly 3 is a road running shoe. The SuperComp Elite v6 is 0.7 oz lighter (7 oz vs 7.7 oz) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 mm vs 8 mm). The Alphafly 3 costs about $53 less (from $221.97).

New Balance

SuperComp Elite v6

4.5 (117)

$274.99

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Nike

Alphafly 3

4.6 (459)

From $221.97

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Specs side by side

Spec	SuperComp Elite v6	Alphafly 3
Price	$274.99	$221.97–$305
Rating	4.5 / 5 (117 reviews)	4.6 / 5 (459 reviews)
Weight	7 oz	7.7 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	6–8 mm	8 mm
Cushioning	Balanced	—
Support	Neutral	—
Surface	Track	Road
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

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

Which should you get?

Get the SuperComp Elite v6 if…

you want the lighter shoe
you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop

Get the Alphafly 3 if…

you want to spend less
you land on your heel and like a higher drop
you want the more widely reviewed shoe