Head-to-Head
Neo Zen 2vsSuperblast 3
The Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Superblast 3 is a long run shoe. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Superblast 3 comes in at $210 — a $50 difference. The Superblast 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.4 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Superblast 3 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $210 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 8.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 46.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
