Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsNeo Vista 3
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
