Mizuno Neo Zen 2
$160
Star Rating is 4.7 / 5
The lightweight Neo Zen 2 takes Mizuno's high-stack geometry in a bold new direction, delivering a smooth, steady ride for runners chasing mileage without the wear.
Features
Go the extra mile with the Mizuno Neo Zen 2.
This lightweight daily trainer makes your runs feel smooth and efficient with enhanced stability that adapts to your pace. Whether you're out for an easy jog or picking things up for a faster effort, the Neo Zen 2 handles it all with a 40 mm heel stack, Smooth Speed Assist geometry and nitrogen-infused MIZUNO ENERZY NXT that delivers exceptional cushioning and energy return while keeping you connected to the ground.
Details:
- Upper: A newly redesigned combination of breathable mesh and stretchy knit adapts to your foot for a comfortable, secure fit. Plus, it’s made with eco-friendly materials.
- Midsole: MIZUNO ENERZY NXT uses nitrogen-infused EVA to create that sweet spot between plush cushioning and responsive feel. The Smooth Speed Assist geometry encourages efficient transitions whether you're settling into your comfortable pace or pushing a little harder on those days when you've got something to prove.
- Outsole: X10 rubber provides durable traction that stands up to your training volume. This shoe is built to log the miles with you, day after day and week after week.
Tech Specs
Mizuno Neo Zen 2
| Weight |
7.4 oz (W), 8.5 oz (M)
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|---|---|
| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
34.5 mm/40.5 mm
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| Heel-to-toe drop |
6 mm
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| Experience |
Springy
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| Surface |
Road
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| Category | neutral |
What's New
The Neo Zen 2 brings a redesigned upper that balances breathability with adaptive stretch for improved comfort across different foot shapes. The combination of materials creates a more refined fit while the proven MIZUNO ENERZY NXT continues delivering that responsive cushioning that helps you feel strong from your first step to your last.
Who It's Best For
The Mizuno Neo Zen 2 welcomes runners looking for one versatile shoe that handles everything your training throws at it. Perfect for building consistency, mixing up your paces or simply having a reliable option that feels good whether you're jogging easy or testing your speed. This shoe meets you wherever you are in your running.
Why You'll Love It
Some days call for easy miles, others for pushing your limits—and this shoe gets that your training needs flexibility. You’ll love the Neo Zen 2’s lightweight comfort and stability that adapts to your effort, so you're free to focus on your run rather than worrying about whether your shoes can keep up. They can, and they will.
Reviews
Star Rating is 4.7 / 5
Based on 3 Verified Reviews
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Light Running Shoes
I have worn Mizuno's before but went away from them for a few years in favor of OnCloud and Asics. I found them to be too heavy. Now with the new Neo Zens I feel like they are back to the shoes I used to wear. While I am happy with the overall weight and performance, they are extremely narrow, especially across the forefoot. I wear normal width shoes, but these border on too tight. While still tractable, I wish they were wider or had a wide option available.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
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Star Rating is 5 / 5
Don't listen to reviewers - I love it as much as V1 but in a different way
I saw a lot of reviewers basically saying “if you loved the Neo Zen then you'll be disappointed in the Zen 2’s." This is absolutely incorrect in my case. I love both shoes and, in some ways, I love the Zen 2s more. When the Neo Zen 1 dropped it was one of those shoes that came out of nowhere and provided that WOW factor and backed it up with arguably one of the most fun, soft and bouncy foams ever (and unstable and sloppy). It was one of my favorite shoes of last year. I still love it. The Neo Zen 2’s midsole is indeed a change, but I'm telling you, it is not a bad change at all. It's still soft, it's still bouncy but it's refined, more dense but in the best way possible. No, it's not as “fun" as the Zen 1, but the ride is so smooth and so, so so comfortable that I don't care if it's fun. The fit and feel of this shoe is much better than the OG. The reviewers got it right that the upper is much more tuned in and it doesn't feel "sloppy”. They fit my somewhat narrow 10.5 mens perfectly. (and yes, I stayed TTS) My feet were locked in with no shifting or movement during the two runs that I've done so far. I don't flinch when turning corners as I often do when I'm wearing the Zen 1s. I honestly don't have anything negative to say about these so far and I'm so happy I pulled the trigger and didn't listen to the reviews. The Zen 2 is a shoe just fits right, feels comfortable and disappears on foot during runs. I bought the NB 1080v15 at the same time and they are very similar shoes (I love both). The Zen 1 (I own two pairs) is a shoe I'll go to when I want a really fun and ultra bouncy run.
