Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs Neo Zen 2

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2
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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Picture

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Our Verdict

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Mizuno Neo Zen 2

The Mizuno Neo Zen 2 and Mizuno Neo Vista 2 serve different roles within Mizuno's lineup. The Neo Zen 2 is the more conventional trainer, offering plenty of cushioning but not to the same degree as the Vista, and it feels more stable overall as a result. It also fits closer to true to size and feels lighter on foot, which helps it work better as an everyday option for standard daily mileage. The Neo Vista 2 goes much further into protection, with a higher stack, a much more cushioned ride, and a plated design. It's a better option overall for long runs. The trade-off is that the Neo Vista 2 feels roomier and a bit too long in fit.

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Variants

  • Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Frozen Emerald - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Striking Coral - (Women - US 7))
  • Neo Zen 2 (Black Sand/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Neo Zen 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.2
6.4

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

5.5
3.6

Plate 
 

Plastic
None

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

6.0
2.2

Weight  

5.9
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.9
6.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

263.4 g (9.29 oz)
241.9 g (8.53 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Stack Height Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

50.1 mm
40.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

40.3 mm
33.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.8 mm
6.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

117 mm (4.6")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.89
2.38

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.90
3.49

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

281 mm (11.1")
278 mm (10.9")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
89 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

8.2
7.2

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.088")
-3.4 mm (-0.135")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-4.1 mm (-0.163")
-5.3 mm (-0.207")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.7
2.7

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Height Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.8 mm (-0.072")
-8.6 mm (-0.340")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.5
8.2

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Arch Fit Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-5.2 mm (-0.206")
-3.1 mm (-0.122")

Length Fit 
 

6.0
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.1

Heel Rocker Photo  

Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

30 mm (1.2")

Heel Apex Position 
 

28.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

19.4°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.2

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

43 mm (1.7")

Toe Apex Position 
 

66.2%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

23.3°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Other Features Photo
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

6.0
2.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

73.4%
68.2%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

5.5
3.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

72.6%
70.2%

Heel Cushioning 
 

9.2
8.1

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.55 J
3.45 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.67 J
10.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.26 J
17.63 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.0
8.2

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.90 J
4.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.15 J
8.90 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.54 J
13.30 J

Heel Firmness 
 

4.3
4.6

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

39.7 N/mm
45.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

98.3 N/mm
99.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

220.9 N/mm
206.3 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.3
7.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Firmness
 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

80.8 N/mm
91.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

184.6 N/mm
187.2 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

386.2 N/mm
340.6 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.8
7.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Mizuno Neo Zen 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.45 J
8.14 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.32 J
7.95 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.26 J
7.85 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.21 J
7.76 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

4.9

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

41 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.1

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

65.8%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.3

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

10.9 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

226 N

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

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