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Neo Zen 2vsExperience Flow 3
The Neo Zen 2 and Experience Flow 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Experience Flow 3. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.6/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
