Head-to-Head
Neo ZenvsHurricane 25
The Neo Zen is a daily trainer shoe while the Hurricane 25 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Neo Zen retails for $150 while the Hurricane 25 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Neo Zen is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Hurricane 25. In our ratings, the Neo Zen edges out the Hurricane 25 — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 8.5 oz✓ | 10.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
