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Mizuno Neo Vista
HOKA Mach X 2
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Weight
260.8 g (9.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
244.6 g (8.63 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Mizuno Neo Vista
HOKA Mach X 2
The HOKA Mach X 2 and the Mizuno Neo Vista are both versatile, plastic-plated trainers designed to blend cushioning and performance, but each has distinct strengths. The Mach X 2 stands out as a super trainer for being even more cushioned, lighter, and more responsive, giving it greater versatility across various workouts and paces—from daily runs to faster efforts. The Neo Vista, while heavier and less energetic, still excels as a protective, comfortable option, particularly suited for recovery miles where leg preservation is key, putting it more in the plated premium trainer category.
Variants
- Neo Vista (Estate Blue/River Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista (Nimbus Cloud/Vintage Indigo - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista (Plein Air/River Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Mach X 2 (Electric Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Mach X 2 (Frost/Citrus - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.5
7.8
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.9
Weight
6.0
6.6
Heel Energy Return
5.1
6.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.0
6.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
260.8 g (9.20 oz)
244.6 g (8.63 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
44.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.8 mm
37.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
83 mm (3.3")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.00
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.43
2.91
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.1
6.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
71.9%
74.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.5%
80.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.83 J
4.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.33 J
11.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.69 J
18.24 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
9.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.52 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.20 J
10.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.17 J
15.82 J
Heel Firmness
4.8
4.7
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.4 N/mm
42.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
99.5 N/mm
100.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
215.2 N/mm
237.0 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
6.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
95.5 N/mm
79.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
204.5 N/mm
159.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
422.5 N/mm
313.2 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.89 J
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