Head-to-Head
Launch 12vsNeo Vista 3
The Launch 12 is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Launch 12 retails for $120 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $80 difference. The Launch 12 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Neo Vista 3 edges out the Launch 12 — 8.3/10 versus 8.2/10.
| Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 8.3 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $120✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 35 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
