Head-to-Head
Neo Vista 2vsGel Cumulus 28
The Neo Vista 2 is a long run shoe while the Gel Cumulus 28 is a daily trainer shoe. The Neo Vista 2 retails for $200 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $55 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 2. In our ratings, the Neo Vista 2 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.4 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44.5 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
