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Neo Zen 2vsMach 7
The Neo Zen 2 and Mach 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Mach 7 comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Mach 7 — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 8.3 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
