Head-to-Head
Clifton 10vsNeo Zen
The Clifton 10 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe. Both are priced at $150. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.8 oz for the Clifton 10. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
