Head-to-Head
Mach 6vsNeo Zen
The Mach 6 and Neo Zen are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 6 retails for $140 while the Neo Zen comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.2 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
