Head-to-Head
Neo Zen 2vsAero Razor
The Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Neo Zen 2 retails for $160 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $20 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $160 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
