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Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Mizuno Neo Zen 2

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Energy ReturnForefoot Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 
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Weight
314.3 g (11.09 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
241.9 g (8.53 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Mizuno Neo Zen 2

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Variants

  • Glycerin Max 2 (Grey/Coconut/Metallic - (Women - US 7))
  • Glycerin Max 2 (Orange/Beacon Blue/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Zen 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Neo Zen 2 (Orange/Fired Brick - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

5.5
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Design

Weight  

3.7
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

314.3 g (11.09 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

47.9 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

41.0 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.9 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.84
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.78
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

66 mm (2.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.5
N/A

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.2 mm (0.047")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

5.3 mm (0.208")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.1
N/A

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.4 mm (-0.095")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.9
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

1.2 mm (0.047")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

None
Locked
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

2.0
N/A

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Heel Energy Return 
 

67.8%
Lock%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

3.1
N/A

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

69.6%
Lock%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.5
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.47 J
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Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.81 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.55 J
Lock J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.0
N/A

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.33 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.19 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

15.84 J
Lock J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.1
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

46.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

85.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

170.7 N/mm
Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.1
N/A

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Firmness At 800N 
 

78.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

147.1 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

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

8.4
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.41 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.15 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.02 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.93 J
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