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Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Name: Mizuno Neo Vista 2
Brand: Mizuno
Price: 200.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.1 (18 reviews)

A max-cushion daily trainer and long-run shoe that trades v1's softness for a bouncier, more stable ride, though reviewers split on whether it's versatile enough for faster work and whether the upper fits true to size.

"one of the most fun Max cushion shoes" — Believe in the Run

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 264 g

Heel stack 51.0 mm

Drop 8.0 mm

Cushioning Maximal

Best for

Daily TrainingTempo & Speed

Surface Road

Lifespan 400+ mi

Specifications

Weight (M9)

264g (9.3 oz)

Stack (Heel)

51.0 mm

Stack (Forefoot)

43.0 mm

Drop

8.0 mm

Midsole

Mizuno Enerzy NXT (supercritical TPU + EVA)

Plate

Nylon (Glass-fiber nylon Wave plate)

Outsole

X10 rubber

Upper

Engineered knit

Lacing

Traditional

Fit Profile

Length

True To Size

Forefoot Width

Wide

Midfoot Width

Average

Heel Width

Wide

Lockdown

Poor

Toe Box

Wide

Sizing

Half Size Down

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning

Maximal

Stability

Neutral

Durability

Expected Miles

400+

Outsole

Above Average

Expert reviews · 8 reviewers · grouped per channel

Believe in the Run Youtube ↗

Reviewers prefer Neo Vista 2 over the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 for pure fun/ride despite sizing issues; if the fit worked it would be a top shoe of the year.

Best for: Fun max-cushion daily and long-run duty for runners who want softer-than-average feel

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+1 earlier review from Believe in the Run

A fun, softly cushioned daily trainer and long-run shoe that bounces unexpectedly well — held back only by a loose-fitting upper; Megan rated 13/15, Thomas 10/15.

Best for: Daily trainer / long run / recovery use for runners who want max cushion with bounce

40 miles tested · source

Ben Is Running Youtube ↗

A solid upgrade over v1 that trades some softness for more responsive, slightly faster-leaning feel while keeping the generous cushion.

Best for: Daily training and long runs with room to move into steadier paces

19 miles tested · source

Doctors of Running Youtube ↗

A more durable, balanced successor to v1 that ages well — excels for long distance, Achilles recovery, and runners needing forefoot guidance; expensive at $200 but the longevity helps justify it.

Best for: Long runs, long race efforts, Achilles sensitivities, wide-footed runners who need a durable max-cushion super trainer

100 miles tested · source

+1 earlier review from Doctors of Running

Preferred over the Neo Zen by Dr. Brown and Dr. Klein for its bouncy resilient ride, better heel construction, and versatility for both daily training and faster work.

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EDDBUD Youtube →

A tall, fun, bouncy Nova Blast-style max cushion shoe with a quirky upper and soft rubber — feels good aerobic but too tall/soft for EDDBUD's daily use at £150.

Best for: Road-only daily use at easy to aerobic paces for runners with strong ankles who want tall stack and bounce

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FORDY RUNS Youtube ↑

A clear upgrade over v1 — better upper, better foam system, wider base, and a really enjoyable ride; a lot of shoe for £150.

Best for: Fun, enjoyable daily training and cruising miles at easy to moderate paces

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Kofuzi Youtube ↑

#3 max-cushion shoe of 2025. Plastic plate is reconfigured to be less assertive — foam is now the star. Comfortable knit upper. More forefoot-striker-friendly than v1.

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+2 earlier reviews from Kofuzi

A comfortable max-cushion option that improves on v1 by taming the plate — pleasant for recovery and LSD but not snappy enough to be a true long-run workout shoe at $200.

Best for: Max-cushion long slow distance and recovery miles for a wide range of runners

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A taller, plated max-cushion shoe that improves on Neo Vista 1 and can comfortably pick up the pace for long runs.

Best for: Max-cushion long runs and easy days where you still want some pace flexibility.

source

Run Moore Youtube ↗

Addresses v1's problems — better upper, stabler midsole, and a calmer, more usable ride; solid value at $190.

Best for: Higher-cushion everyday trainer for long runs, tempo work, and even marathon racing for runners moving up from the Neo Zen

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+1 earlier review from Run Moore

A substantial upgrade over v1 — better upper, stabler midsole, and a more usable ride that fills the high-cushion slot above the Neo Zen in Mizuno's lineup.

Best for: Higher-cushion everyday trainer for easy runs, long runs, and tempo work up to about half-marathon pace

source

The Run Testers Youtube ↗

Excellent as a long-run cruiser but narrower in utility than v1 — no longer the all-rounder super trainer; hard to recommend at $200 in the US given better-value competitors.

Best for: Relaxed long runs and cruising at consistent easy-to-steady paces; less ideal for fast training

31 miles tested · source

+3 earlier reviews from The Run Testers

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A similar but slightly denser and more stable take on the Neo Vista recipe — great for easy-to-steady cruising long runs, less ideal if you want snap and rigidity for faster work.

Best for: Cruisey daily training and long runs with cushion and bounce — appealing to loping-gait runners

10 miles tested · source

A soft, enjoyable long-run and easy-day trainer that lacks the stiffness, stability and versatility to handle faster sessions expected of a super trainer.

Best for: Comfortable, cushioned easy and long daily runs at relaxed paces.

31 miles tested · source

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road easy recovery in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

264g

Nike Vomero Plus

281g

ASICS Glideride Max 2

261g

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

272g

Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

51.0mm

Nike Vomero Plus

43.0mm

ASICS Glideride Max 2

46.0mm

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

42.0mm

Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm

Mizuno Neo Vista 2

8.0mm

Nike Vomero Plus

10.0mm

ASICS Glideride Max 2

6.0mm

ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

8.0mm

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ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28

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ASICS Glideride Max 1

281g · 6.0mm drop

Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.

Last updated 2026-05-05