Mizuno Neo Vista vs HOKA Mach X 2

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Mizuno Neo Vista
HOKA Mach X 2

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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.

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Variants

  • Neo Vista (Estate Blue/River Blue - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Vista (Nimbus Cloud/Vintage Indigo - (Men - US 9))
  • Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Men - US 9))
  • Mach X 2 (Black/Electric Aqua - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

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 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Right Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Mach X 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Left Shoe Weight Photo
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HOKA Mach X 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

260.8 g (9.20 oz)
244.6 g (8.63 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Stack Height Photo
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HOKA Mach X 2 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  

Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Vista 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
HOKA Mach X 2 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  

Preview 3D
Mizuno Neo Vista 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
HOKA Mach X 2 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 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Other Features Photo
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HOKA Mach X 2 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  

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Mizuno Neo Vista Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach X 2 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

71.9%
74.0%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.1
7.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Mizuno Neo Vista Forefoot Energy Return
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HOKA Mach X 2 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

76.5%
80.1%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.5
8.9

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Heel Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Mach X 2 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach X 2 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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.4
9.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Mizuno Neo Vista Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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HOKA Mach X 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Mizuno Neo Vista Forefoot Cushioning
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach X 2 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
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.8
4.7

Heel Firmness  

 Preview Graph
Mizuno Neo Vista Heel Firmness
 Preview Graph
HOKA Mach X 2 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
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.8
6.5

Forefoot Firmness  

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Mizuno Neo Vista Forefoot Firmness
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HOKA Mach X 2 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
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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HOKA Mach X 2 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

Mizuno Neo Vista

HOKA Mach X 2

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