Head-to-Head
Neo Vista 2vsGlycerin Flex
The Neo Vista 2 is a long run shoe while the Glycerin Flex is a daily trainer shoe. The Neo Vista 2 retails for $200 while the Glycerin Flex comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Glycerin Flex 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 Glycerin Flex — 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| 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 | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
