Neo Vista 2

The ride is soft, tall and protective. Land and the Enerzy NXT foam gives noticeably underfoot, cushioning the impact before rolling you gently forward. This is not a bouncy, energetic ride that begs you to push the pace. It is a smooth, cruising feel that rewards a relaxed effort and keeps your legs fresh over the miles. The high stack means you sit well off the ground, so the shoe feels more about float than ground feel. Pick the pace up and it holds tempo willingly enough, but it never turns snappy the way a plated racer does. Where it comes alive is the steady, conversational long run, hour after hour, where the deep cushioning keeps fatigue at bay.

Cushioning is the whole point of this shoe and its clear standout. The Enerzy NXT midsole recorded the highest shock absorption RUNSHOEINDEX has tested in 2026, and that translates to real protection under heavy landings. Heel strikers and runners logging high weekly mileage will appreciate how the foam takes the sting out of hard surfaces. The 46mm heel and 37mm forefoot stack put plenty of material between your foot and the road, so late in a long run the shoe still feels fresh and forgiving. The trade-off is that all this soft foam mutes ground feel and adds a little weight, so it feels less precise than a firmer trainer. For soaking up impact over distance, though, few shoes match it.

The Neo Vista 2 is a neutral shoe, so it offers no medial posting or dedicated support features. On a tall, soft stack like this, stability comes from the platform rather than any correction. The base is reasonably wide, which helps keep you centred, but the sheer height and softness of the foam mean it can feel a little tippy for runners who over-pronounce or who are used to a firmer, lower ride. Neutral runners with a steady gait will find it planted enough for easy and long efforts. If you need genuine stability or find soft, high-stack shoes unsettling, this is not the shoe for you, and a structured trainer will serve you better.

The upper is built for comfort over long distances. A soft, breathable engineered mesh wraps the foot without hot spots, and the padded tongue and heel collar add a plush, secure feel around the ankle. Breathability is decent for a cushioned trainer, so your feet stay reasonably cool on warmer runs. The lace-up is straightforward and holds its tension without needing constant adjustment. There is nothing race-focused or minimal here: this is a forgiving, everyday upper that prioritises how it feels on an easy hour rather than shaving grams. For most runners doing steady mileage, it strikes a comfortable, no-fuss balance.