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Maverick V1 RunnervsNeo Zen 2
The Maverick V1 Runner and Neo Zen 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Maverick V1 Runner retails for $150 while the Neo Zen 2 comes in at $160 — a $10 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 8.5 oz for the Neo Zen 2. In our ratings, the Maverick V1 Runner edges out the Neo Zen 2 — 8.7/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $160 | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 8.5 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
