New Balance SuperComp Elite 6 vs Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
We haven't tested New Balance SuperComp Elite 6 or Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
New Balance
SuperComp Elite 6
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 81/100
Reviewers praise the ride and upper, criticise the stability and split on the cushioning and value.
Saucony
Endorphin Elite 3
Check priceReview Pulse · Strongly positive · 94/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the stability and split on the value and durability.
The differences that matter
- New Balance SuperComp Elite 6 costs $15.01 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Praised
A light, rockered race ride that feels natural and fast without demanding elite form; some testers find it firm and less bouncy than rivals.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
An exceptionally soft and bouncy race ride that becomes more responsive as the pace rises; it feels vague at easy paces and unstable in tight turns.
Cushioning
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Divisive
The heel is well protected and the foam returns energy strongly, but the forefoot stack is lower than stated and feels firm for midfoot and forefoot strikers.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
The dual-layer IncrediRun foam and near-legal maximum stack deliver outstanding impact protection and energy return for long races.
Upper
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Praised
A thin, breathable FANTOMFIT upper with a secure heel and comfortable tongue; the fit is narrow and runs about half a size short.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
The light, stretchy mesh is comfortable and secure with no heel counter, but the toe box is tapered and many runners need a half size up.
Durability
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Praised
The TPEE foam holds its bounce well and the heel lining is durable, though the outsole rubber is thin.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Divisive
Outsole rubber wears slowly, but the thin toe box scores poorly in abrasion tests and some testers see early foam wear.
Grip
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Praised
Wet-road traction is strong for a super shoe, and testers report confident grip in rain.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Praised
PWRTRAC rubber provides dependable dry and wet road grip, though it is noisy and not for gravel.
Stability
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Criticised
The narrow heel and soft foam make it unstable for anyone with pronation or late-race fatigue; it suits neutral, efficient mechanics.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Criticised
More stable than the previous version thanks to a wider heel and sidewalls, but the soft foam still makes cornering unpredictable.
Value
New Balance SuperComp Elite 6
Divisive
Reviewers see a fast, durable racer, but the price increase makes it hard to choose over cheaper rivals.
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3
Divisive
The $290 price is high and the shoe is heavier than rivals, but reviewers see the unique foam and race performance as justifying it.
Which one to choose
Choose New Balance SuperComp Elite 6 if…
- price matters
- its durability is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Marathon and half-marathon racing
- Neutral runners with efficient mechanics
- Runners wanting a high-drop super shoe
Choose Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 if…
- its cushioning is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Half-marathon to marathon racing
- Fast tempo and interval sessions
- Runners wanting maximum bounce
Specifications
- Category
- Race shoe
- Race shoe
- Price
- $274.99$15.009999999999991 less
- $290
- Weight
- 198 g6 g lighter
- 204 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 40 / 32 mm0.5 mm more stack
- 39.5 / 31.5 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- Infinion Foam
- IncrediRUN
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE