Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Mizuno Neo Vista 2
PUMA MagMax NITRO 2 
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Updated Jan 07, 2026 07:10 PM

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Our Verdict

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

PUMA MagMax NITRO 2

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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 Vista 2 (White - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Vista 2 (White/Striking Coral - (Women - US 7))
  • Silver Mist-Apple Spritz (Silver Mist/Apple Spritz - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (New Navy/Blue Jewel - (Men - US 9))
  • Navy-Blue Jewel (New Navy/Blue Jewel - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Team Royal/Vibrant Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (Vibrant Silver/Lux Lime - (Men - US 9))
  • White-PUMA Silver (White/Silver - (Women - US 7))
  • MagMax NITRO 2 (White/Silver Mist - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.2
0.0

Plate 
 

Plastic
Locked

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.9
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

263.4 g (9.29 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

50.1 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

40.3 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.8 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
Lock mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.8")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

88 mm (3.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

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

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.89
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.90
Lock
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

281 mm (11.1")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

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

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Plastic
Locked
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

6.0
N/A

Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

73.4%
Lock%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.5
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

72.6%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

9.2
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.55 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.67 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.26 J
Lock J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.0
N/A

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.90 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.15 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.54 J
Lock J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.3
N/A

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Firmness At 550N 
 

39.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

98.3 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

220.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.3
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

80.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

184.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

386.2 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.8
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.45 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.32 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.26 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.21 J
Lock J

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

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