Products
Mizuno Neo Vista
Brooks Glycerin Max
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2
Updated Oct 24, 2025 01:27 PM
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Mizuno
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 31, 2025 01:12 PM
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Brooks
Weight
260.8 g (9.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
Plastic
Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Mizuno Neo Vista
Brooks Glycerin Max
The Brooks Glycerin Max and the Mizuno Neo Vista are both highly cushioned, high-stack premium trainers, but they cater to slightly different needs. The Neo Vista offers a noticeably more cushioned and bouncy ride, though not the most responsive compared to some plated options. In contrast, the Glycerin Max focuses uniquely on comfort, delivering plush cushioning that's ideal for easy-paced or recovery runs.
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))
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Ebony/Winter Sky - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Black/Orchid Ice/Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Country Blue/Sky/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Falcon/Green/London Fog - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Grey/Black/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Peacoat/Blue Ribbon/Hot Coral - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Pearlized White/Bay - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (White/Black/Diva Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.5
5.4
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
2.1
Weight
6.0
4.2
Plate
Plastic
None
Heel Energy Return
5.1
1.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.0
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
260.8 g (9.20 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.8 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
5.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
83 mm (3.3")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
1.86
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.43
2.71
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
98 mm (3.9")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.1
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
71.9%
67.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.5%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.83 J
3.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.33 J
10.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.69 J
18.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
9.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.52 J
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.20 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.17 J
16.39 J
Heel Firmness
4.8
4.2
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.4 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
99.5 N/mm
91.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
215.2 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
5.8
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
95.5 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
204.5 N/mm
138.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
422.5 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.14 J
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