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Neo Zen 2vsGaviota 6
The Neo Zen 2 and Gaviota 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Gaviota 6 comes in at $180 — a $20 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Gaviota 6. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Gaviota 6 — 8.6/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
