Mizuno
Mizuno NEO Vista 3
Mizuno NEO Vista 3. 43.5mm stack, 266g. 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? 43.5 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 35 mm forefoot, heel counter 2/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 29.4 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 83 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 83 BR / 62% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 8.5 mm drop, heel counter 2/5
Full specs
Drop
8.5 mm
Heel stack
43.5 mm
Forefoot stack
35 mm
Weight
221 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.64 |
| Breathability | 83 BR |
| Drying potential | 62 % |
| Flexibility | 15.3 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 15.50 Nm |
| Heel counter | 2/5 |
| Energy return | 57.7 % |
| Shock absorption | 167 SA |
| Midsole softness | 19.8 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Tongue padding | 2.3 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 5.3 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.7 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Tall toebox (29.4 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 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 43.5 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the Mizuno NEO Vista 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.7 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the Mizuno NEO Vista 3?
8.5 mm, with a 43.5 mm heel stack and 35 mm forefoot.
Is the Mizuno NEO Vista 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.64. Elite grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 25/100 (Weak)
hotFootScore: 97/100 (Elite)
achillesFriendlyScore: 68/100 (Great)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)