Head-to-Head
Glycerin Max 2vsNeo Vista 3
The Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. Both are priced at $200. The Neo Vista 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Neo Vista 3 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.3/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200✓ | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
