Head-to-Head
EllipsevsNeo Vista 3
The Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe while the Neo Vista 3 is a long run shoe. The Ellipse retails for $145 while the Neo Vista 3 comes in at $200 — a $55 difference. The Neo Vista 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.4 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Neo Vista 3 — 8.4/10 versus 8.3/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10✓ | 8.3 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.6 oz | 9.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 44.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
