Head-to-Head
Rocket X 3vsNeo Zen 2
The Rocket X 3 is a race shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Rocket X 3 retails for $250 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $90 difference. The Rocket X 3 is the lighter shoe at 7.4 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Rocket X 3 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 7 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
