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Supernova Rise 3vsNeo Zen 2
The Supernova Rise 3 and Neo Zen 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Supernova Rise 3 retails for $140 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.5 oz for the Supernova Rise 3. In our ratings, the Supernova Rise 3 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
