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Weight
226.3 g (7.98 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Mizuno Neo Zen
New Balance 1080v15
The Mizuno Neo Zen and New Balance 1080v15 are two well-cushioned trainers that deliver a good amount of bounce per ounce. The Neo Zen is the lighter of the two, thanks to its thin, sock-like upper that hugs your foot. The New Balance shoe has a more structured upper with substantial padding. Both shoes have a similarly bouncy midsole, but the Neo Zen's higher stack and deeper cushioning make it a better choice for long runs.
Variants
- Neo Zen (Black/Raspberry - (Men - US 9))
- Neo Zen (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Men - US 9))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.6
7.3
Weight
7.3
6.4
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.3
6.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
226.3 g (7.98 oz)
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.1 mm
38.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
36.2 mm
30.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.9 mm
7.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
92 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
111 mm (4.4")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.24
2.45
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.07
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
72 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
8.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.5 mm (-0.020")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.7 mm (0.026")
-2.3 mm (-0.089")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.7
6.1
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.107")
-4.7 mm (-0.185")
Arch Fit: Width
7.4
5.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-4.1 mm (-0.161")
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.3
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
77.4%
74.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
76.5%
78.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.3
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.24 J
3.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.05 J
10.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.18 J
16.21 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
7.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.48 J
5.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.10 J
8.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.99 J
11.56 J
Heel Firmness
5.6
5.1
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
47.9 N/mm
43.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
117.4 N/mm
113.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
268.4 N/mm
259.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.9
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
98.0 N/mm
108.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
206.9 N/mm
247.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
435.7 N/mm
494.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.0
6.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.88 J
7.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.72 J
7.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.63 J
7.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.53 J
7.00 J
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