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Neo Vista 2
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Enerzy NXT foam. Highest shock absorption tested by RunRepeat 2026
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Our verdict
The Neo Vista 2 is Mizuno's big, soft super trainer, a max-stack running shoe built to soak up mileage rather than chase a personal best. Its Enerzy NXT foam posted the highest shock absorption RUNSHOEINDEX has seen tested in 2026, and you feel that the moment you land: deep, protective, easy on tired legs. This is a shoe for the bulk of your week, the long runs and steady miles where comfort matters more than snap. It is not a racer and it does not pretend to be. At 264g it carries some weight, and without a firm plate it stays smooth and cushioned instead of aggressive. If you liked the plush, rolling feel of the first Neo Vista, version 2 keeps the recipe and dials up the softness. In a category led by the Asics Superblast 3, the Neo Vista 2 makes its case on pure cushioning.
Key features
- Enerzy NXT foamDelivers the deepest, most protective cushioning we have tested this year, soaking up impact so your legs feel fresher deep into a long run
- High 46mm heel stackKeeps you floating well off the road, ideal for high-mileage weeks and hard surfaces where you want maximum protection
- Neutral super-trainer buildGives you a soft, smooth ride for easy and steady days without steering your stride, so it slots in as your everyday mileage shoe
- Comfort-first engineered mesh upperWraps the foot with padded, breathable comfort that holds up over long efforts without hot spots
- Wide, cushioned platformHelps keep you centred on the tall stack, so the soft ride still feels planted on relaxed runs
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- High-mileage runners who want maximum impact protection on easy and long days
- Heel strikers who need a shoe that soaks up hard landings
- Neutral runners after a soft, cruising daily trainer
- Marathon runners who value comfort over pace on training miles
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Extra information
Fit & sizing
The Neo Vista 2 fits true to size for most runners, so order your usual Mizuno size. The midfoot wraps securely without pinching, and the heel holds well once the laces are snug, so there is little slippage on longer efforts. The toe box is medium width: not roomy, not tight, with enough vertical space for toes to splay as your feet swell late in a long run. Runners with genuinely wide feet may find it a touch snug across the forefoot and might prefer a shoe with a broader last. The tongue is padded and the lockdown is comfortable rather than race-tight, which suits the shoe's easy-day purpose. If you are between sizes or plan to run marathon distance in it, sizing up a half is a safe call for swelling. Most people can buy their normal size with confidence.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
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
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.
Stability
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.
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Specifications
| Category | Super Trainer |
| Surface | Road |
| Drop | 9mm |
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