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Mizuno Neo Zen

Every version of the Neo Zen we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Neo Zen
88/100
vs. Average
+12

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Neo Zen scores above 85% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Neo Zen, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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Mizuno Neo Zen versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
Mizuno Neo Zen 2 In stock 2026 5mm drop 87 -3
Mizuno Neo Zen In stock 2024 6.8 oz (men's) 46/40mm · 5mm drop 90 1 $150 MSRP

2 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. Mizuno

    Neo Zen 2

    87 Good Good · Confidence 47/100

    v2 (2026) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 5mm drop

    The Neo Zen before it scores 90, on one review.

    Neo Zen 2
    Overall
    87
    Confidence
    47

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    Pros

    The Neo Zen before it scores 90, on one review.

  2. Mizuno

    Neo Zen

    90 Very good Very good · 1 review · Confidence 69/100

    v1 (2024) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.8 oz (men's) · 5mm drop

    At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.

    Neo Zen
    Durability 87
    $105 $150 Buy now ↗ As of Sep 14, 8:34 AM UTC
    Overall
    90
    Value
    93
    Comfort
    90
    Durability
    87
    Cushioning
    80
    Appearance
    71
    Confidence
    69

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    $105 $150 30% off

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    MSRP $150

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    Pros

    At 6.8 oz it stays light on a 46mm heel stack, among the tallest stacks on sale.

    The one reviewer so far calls it a fun, bouncy and soft daily trainer.

    The single review so far rates comfort, cushioning, durability and value 5 out of 5.

    Cons

    Appearance is the only mark below 5 in the single review so far, at 4 out of 5.