Mizuno
Mizuno NEO Vista 2
Mizuno NEO Vista 2. 46mm stack, 264g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 46 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 37.5 mm forefoot, heel counter 1/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 29.2 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 8.5 mm drop, heel counter 1/5
Full specs
Drop
8.5 mm
Heel stack
46 mm
Forefoot stack
37.5 mm
Weight
264 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.45 |
| Breathability | 4 BR |
| Flexibility | 13.5 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 17.70 Nm |
| Heel counter | 1/5 |
| Energy return | 60.3 % |
| Shock absorption | 170 SA |
| Midsole softness | 21.6 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Tongue padding | 1.9 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.8 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.9 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (29.2 mm vs 25 mm median)
Runs large. Consider a half size down.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the Mizuno NEO Vista 2 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 46 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Mizuno NEO Vista 2 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.9 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Mizuno NEO Vista 2?
8.5 mm, with a 46 mm heel stack and 37.5 mm forefoot.
Is the Mizuno NEO Vista 2 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.45. Solid grip on wet rock.
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 71/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 23/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 76/100 (Great)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)