Head-to-Head
SonicblastvsNeo Vista 3
The Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Sonicblast retails for $180 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The Sonicblast is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Sonicblast edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 9.1/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
