Head-to-Head
Neo ZenvsNeo Vista 3
The Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Neo Zen retails for $150 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 9.4 oz for the Neo Vista 3. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 9.0/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 9.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
