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Mizuno
Heel Stack Height
40.4 mm
Weight
241.9 g (8.53 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
48.7 mm
Weight
266.2 g (9.39 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
Mizuno Neo Zen 2
Mizuno Neo Vista 3
The Mizuno Neo Zen 2 and Mizuno Neo Vista 3 serve different roles within a rotation. Get the Neo Zen 2 if you want a lighter, simpler, and more conventional daily trainer for shorter everyday runs. It's cushioned without feeling overly plush, so it sits lower and feels more stable underfoot. Choose the Neo Vista 3 if you regularly run long distances or often start runs on tired legs, such as during a brick workout after the bike. It offers much more cushioning, but it's heavier, taller, and less stable.
Variants
- Neo Zen 2 (Black Sand/White - (Women - US 7))
- Neo Zen 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista 3 (Dark Slate/White - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista 3 (Flamingo Coral/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.4
7.1
Forefoot Energy Return
3.6
6.2
Heel Energy Return
2.2
6.1
Weight
6.7
5.8
Plate
None
Plastic
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.7
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
241.9 g (8.53 oz)
266.2 g (9.39 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.4 mm
48.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.5 mm
40.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
8.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
119 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.38
1.95
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.49
2.94
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
7.2
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.135")
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
Toe TTS Deviation
-5.3 mm (-0.207")
-2.3 mm (-0.091")
Forefoot Fit: Height
2.7
7.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-8.6 mm (-0.340")
-3.1 mm (-0.120")
Arch Fit: Width
8.2
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.122")
-0.5 mm (-0.019")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.9
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
65.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
27.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
65.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Enerzy NXT
Primary Foam Type
TPU
Secondary Foam Name
Enerzy NXT
Secondary Foam Type
EVA
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.8%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
2.2
6.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
68.2%
73.7%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
3.6
6.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
70.2%
73.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.1
8.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.45 J
4.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.21 J
10.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.63 J
17.74 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.2
8.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.97 J
5.45 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.90 J
9.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.30 J
13.34 J
Heel Firmness
4.6
5.7
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
45.1 N/mm
34.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
99.9 N/mm
45.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
206.3 N/mm
65.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.2
7.2
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
91.9 N/mm
52.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
187.2 N/mm
68.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
340.6 N/mm
96 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.5
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.14 J
9.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.95 J
8.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.85 J
8.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.76 J
8.73 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
58 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
61.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.2
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
231 N
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