New Balance TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6 vs Nike Vaporfly 4

The New Balance TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6 and Nike Vaporfly 4 are both neutral road running shoes with firm, responsive cushioning. The Vaporfly 4 costs about $64 less (from $225.97).

New Balance

TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6

4.4 (123)

$289.99

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Nike

Vaporfly 4

4.6 (265)

From $225.97

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Specs side by side

Spec	TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6	Vaporfly 4
Price	$289.99	$225.97–$270
Rating	4.4 / 5 (123 reviews)	4.6 / 5 (265 reviews)
Weight	6.8 oz	6.7 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	—	6 mm
Cushioning	Firm / Responsive	Firm / Responsive
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	Carbon	Carbon
Surface	Road	Road
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

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

Which should you get?

Get the TCS NYC Marathon SuperComp Elite v6 if…

it fits you better or you like its colors

Get the Vaporfly 4 if…

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