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Neo Zen 2vsEllipse
The Neo Zen 2 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $15 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Ellipse — 8.6/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $160 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Decent✓ |
