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Neo Vista 2vsWave Rider 29
The Neo Vista 2 is a long run shoe while the Wave Rider 29 is a daily trainer shoe. The Neo Vista 2 retails for $200 while the Wave Rider 29 comes in at $150 — a $50 difference. The Wave Rider 29 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 2. Both score 9.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.4 oz | 9.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44.5 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
