The New Balance SC Elite v3 was replaced by the New Balance SC Elite v6
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the ASICS Noosa Tri 16, 70% similar on published specs.
The current version of the New Balance SC Elite line. Its specs are being verified, so we don't compare numbers yet.
Why the ASICS Noosa Tri 16
Compared with the New Balance SC Elite v3: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 1 mm more drop. Different category: tempo vs race.
−1.5mm stack+1mm drop| Spec | New Balance SC Elite v3 | ASICS Noosa Tri 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 35 mm | 33.5 mm |
| Drop | 4 mm | 5 mm |
| Weight | — | 215 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the New Balance SC Elite v3.
- +2mm stack+1mm dropRRP £140
- ±0mm stack+2mm dropRRP £140
- +1mm stack+2mm dropRRP —
New Balance SC Elite v3: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the New Balance SC Elite v3?
The New Balance SC Elite v6 is the current version of the New Balance SC Elite line. Versions in between: New Balance SC Elite v4 and New Balance SC Elite v5.
What is the closest alternative to the New Balance SC Elite v3 from another brand?
On published specs, the ASICS Noosa Tri 16, at 70% spec similarity. Compared with the New Balance SC Elite v3: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 1 mm more drop.
Is the New Balance SC Elite v3 still available?
Trova lists the New Balance SC Elite v3 as discontinued; the current version of the New Balance SC Elite line is the New Balance SC Elite v6. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the New Balance SC Elite v3?
Published specs for the New Balance SC Elite v3: 35 mm stack, 4 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our race category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the New Balance SC Elite v3.
New Balance SC Elite v3 specs →