Head-to-Head
Hurricane 25vsNeo Zen 2
The Hurricane 25 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Neo Zen 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Hurricane 25 retails for $170 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 10.0 oz for the Hurricane 25. In our ratings, the Hurricane 25 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.8/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Bad |
