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Neo Zen 2vsCloudrunner 3
The Neo Zen 2 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $160. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Cloudrunner 3. In our ratings, the Neo Zen 2 edges out the Cloudrunner 3 — 8.6/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
