New Balance

Vazee Prism v2

Vazee Prism v2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (87/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$100
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (87/100)

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Overall

Very good (87/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Value

Very good (86/100)

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 76% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (77/100)

Cushioning rating

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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29%

2/7

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 76% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 76% of 1,872 daily trainers.

76%

New Balance

Scores better than 86% of 255 New Balance shoes.

86%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10 oz M
9.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
Drop
8mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2017 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (64%)
Average (59%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (51%)
Average (41%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (76%)
Average (51%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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A solid shoe

johnny5 · Oct 2, 2018

4/5

Overall

A solid shoe. The fabric in the toe box work out a little early, but it's pretty stable for how light it is. Been using them consistently for a while.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Vazee Prism V2

bradley strider · Jul 3, 2018

5/5

Overall

Great shoe. Revlite is king when it comes to the proper balance between firm and soft. The midsole is just responsive enough and just cushioned enough. This shoe is great for long runs, long workouts. Has just a touch of support, not at all overbearing. One of the few shoes I've worn that I have no complaints about. I don't see a v3 and am worried NB has discontinued them.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Vazee Prism 2

HarrierStu · Jan 3, 2018

5/5

Overall

The Vazee Prism 2 is an ideal light weight, yet supportive everyday trainer for the moderate pronator. I weigh 155 lbs & am 5'11. I supinate initially then pronate as my toes drive through the ground. This shoe is perfect for me. Its light enough for tempo runs, threshold repeats and even longer races such as 10k-marathon. This shoe comes in numerous widths in case you have a wide foot. My foot is ridiculously wide and the 2E size 10 is exactly what I need. The vazee Prism 2 is an upgrade from the Vazee Prism 1. More cushioning, better tread, and has a sleeker more colorful design(s). I am on my fourth pair in the last 10 months. I prefer to rotate shoes and my first pair was a 10.5. I kept it, but realized the Prism 2 runs a 1/2 size larger than the Prism 1.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5