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Ride 19vsNeo Zen 2
The Ride 19 and Neo Zen 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Ride 19 retails for $145 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Neo Zen 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.5 oz versus 8.9 oz for the Ride 19. In our ratings, the Ride 19 edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz | 8.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Bad |
