Head-to-Head
Neo Vista 2vsGhost 18
The Neo Vista 2 is a long run shoe while the Ghost 18 is a daily trainer shoe. The Neo Vista 2 retails for $200 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $50 difference. The Neo Vista 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 10.2 oz for the Ghost 18. In our ratings, the Neo Vista 2 edges out the Ghost 18 — 9.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.4 oz✓ | 10.2 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
