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Magic Speed 5vsNeo Zen 2
The Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Magic Speed 5 retails for $180 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Magic Speed 5 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $180 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 6.9 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
