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Mizuno Neo Zen 2
Daily training

Neo Zen 2

A light daily trainer with ENERZY NXT foam and a 40 mm heel stack.

$160MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Tempo / threshold, Easy / recovery run
Cushion
moderate
Stability
neutral
Weight
241g
Drop
6mm
Stack
48/42mm
Widths
standard
Daily trainingRoadLightweight
Our read

A daily trainer with some stability that works from jogs to faster paces.

Ride

ENERZY NXT midsole with Smooth Speed Assist geometry and a good ground feel.

Fit

Breathable mesh and stretch knit upper.

Best for

Daily running from easy jogs to faster runs.

Avoid if

You want a plated race shoe.

Sources
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