Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsNeo Vista 2
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Neo Vista 2 is a long run shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Neo Vista 2 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Neo Vista 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Atomo Star. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $250 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |

