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Cascadia 19vsNeo Zen
The Cascadia 19 and Neo Zen are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. Both are priced at $150. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.7 oz for the Cascadia 19. In our ratings, the Cascadia 19 edges out the Neo Zen — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.7 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
