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Velocity Nitro 4vsNeo Zen 2
The Velocity Nitro 4 and Neo Zen 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Velocity Nitro 4 retails for $140 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $20 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Velocity Nitro 4 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.8/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.0 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
