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Neo Zen 2vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $20 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. Both score 8.6/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
