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Neo ZenvsStructure Plus
The Neo Zen and Structure Plus are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Neo Zen retails for $150 while the Structure Plus comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Structure Plus. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the Structure Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.4 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
