Head-to-Head
Neo ZenvsVomero Plus
The Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe while the Vomero Plus is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Neo Zen retails for $150 while the Vomero Plus comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Vomero Plus. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the Vomero Plus — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.1 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
