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New Balance SuperComp Rebel vs Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6

New Balance

SuperComp Rebel

  • Weight 218 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 40 mm

USD 199.99

Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6, side view

Topo Athletic

Fli-Lyte 6

  • Weight 213 g
  • Drop 3 mm
  • Stack 23 mm

USD 130

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • New Balance SuperComp Rebel has 17 mm more heel stack
  • Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6 is USD 69.99 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • New Balance SuperComp Rebel
  • Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • SuperComp Rebel — Comfort: 4/5
  • SuperComp Rebel — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • SuperComp Rebel — Stability: 3/5
  • SuperComp Rebel — Durability: 3/5
  • SuperComp Rebel — Grip: 3/5
  • SuperComp Rebel — Versatility: 4/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Comfort: 3/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Grip: 3/5
  • Fli-Lyte 6 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionNew Balance SuperComp RebelTopo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6
Price
Catalogue price USD 199.99 USD 130
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 218 g 213 g
Drop 4 mm 3 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 23 mm
Forefoot stack 36 mm 20 mm
Midsole foam Infinion foam ZipFoam
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.13 out of 5 3.48 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Intervals, Tempo runs Daily training, Intervals, Tempo runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

Retailer prices

New Balance SuperComp Rebel

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 199.99

Topo Athletic Fli-Lyte 6

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 130

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Topo Athletic Specter 3, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Specter 3

    • Weight 218 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 39 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to New Balance SuperComp Rebel: same terrain, same category, same role
  • ASICS Hyper Speed 6, side view
    • Weight 220 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 110

    • Close to New Balance SuperComp Rebel: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance SuperComp Rebel: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Weight 250 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    EUR 139.99

    • Close to New Balance SuperComp Rebel: same terrain, same category, same role