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Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Nov 04, 2025 07:25 PM
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Oct 28, 2025 05:24 PM
Our Verdict
Mizuno Neo Zen
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
The Mizuno Neo Zen and Mizuno Neo Vista 2 are both high-stack daily trainers from the Osaka-based company, but are tailored to very different needs. The Neo Zen is lighter, simpler, and more playful—built around a single layer of foam with no plate, giving it a soft, bouncy ride that's ideal for everyday miles. The Neo Vista 2, on the other hand, is a much more protective and max-cushioned option. It has a much higher stack height and a plastic plate to stabilize the large midsole. The result is a more absorbing ride, especially during long runs and back-to-back mileage days, but it feels heavier and less energetic than the Neo Zen. However, the high-volume upper runs long and introduces lockdown issues that aren't present in the Zen.
Variants
- Neo Zen (Black/Raspberry - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Zen (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Neo Zen (Hint Mint/India Ink - (Women - US 7))
- Neo Zen (Nimbus Cloud/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Neo Zen (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Zen (White/Frontier Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Frozen Emerald - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista 2 (Baritone Blue/Striking Coral - (Women - US 7))
- Neo Vista 2 (White - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Vista 2 (White/Striking Coral - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Plate
Forefoot Energy Return
Weight
Heel Energy Return
Full Comparison
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Mizuno Neo Zen
Mizuno Neo Vista 2
Comments
Mizuno Neo Zen vs Mizuno Neo Vista 2: Main Discussion
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It’s crazy that the less expensive Neo Zen is better than the Neo Vista 2. Mizuno should have opted for a 100% SCF-TPU for the Vista’s midsole.