Max Cushion · Mizuno

Neo Vista 2

Name: Mizuno Neo Vista 2
Brand: Mizuno
Price: 175 USD

Bouncy Enerzy NXT foam and a gentle rocker, with a stretchy sock-like upper.

7.9 Solid

Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.

Buy it if

Bouncy, fun ride
Light for the stack height
Roomy, comfortable bootie upper

Skip it if

Bootie upper won't suit every foot
Runs warm

$175

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Weight: 265 g
Stack: 46 mm
Drop: 8 mm

The verdict

The Neo Vista 2 uses two layers of Mizuno's bouncy Enerzy NXT foam with a flexible nylon plate between them, on a gentle rocker. It feels lighter and more playful than its height suggests. The ride is springy rather than sinking, which makes long runs feel a bit more fun.

It suits long runs and daily miles for runners who want cushion with some personality. It's livelier than the Nimbus 27 or Bondi 9, and closer in spirit to the Superblast 2, though it isn't quite as fast.

The upper is a bootie-style knit with a roomy forefoot. That's great for some and a bit warm or loose for others, so try it on if you can.

“Lively, fun and much lighter than it looks.”

Specs

Weight	265 g
Stack height	46 mm
Drop	8 mm
Cushion	5 / 5
Plate	nylon
Support	Neutral
Surface	road
Best for	long, daily
Midsole	Enerzy NXT in two layers with a nylon plate between them
Upper	Bootie-style knit
Outsole	Near full-coverage rubber
Fit	True to size, roomy forefoot
Widths	Standard