Which should you buy?
Choose the Neo Vista 2 if you find it at a good discount and it already suits you.
Choose the Neo Vista 3 if you want the latest version and its updates.
The Neo Vista 2 is 2 g lighter than the Neo Vista 3.
Side by side
| Spec | Neo Vista 2Mizuno | Neo Vista 3Mizuno |
|---|---|---|
| Review score | 85/100 (2 reviews) | 87/100 (2 reviews) |
| Type | Super trainer | Super trainer |
| Weight (men's UK 8.5) | 264 g | 266 g |
| Heel stack | 44.5 mm | 44.5 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Cushioning | Soft | Soft |
| Bounce | Springy | Springy |
| Plate | Plate / rods | Nylon plate |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Fit | True to size | True to size |
| Widths | standard | standard |
| Waterproof version | No | No |
| UK RRP | £150 | £150 |
Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.
What the critics say
The reviews comparedReviewers found both soft and bouncy, though RunRepeat's Carlos Sánchez found each short on energy return. Road Trail Run's Ryan Eiler found the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 about half a size long, with loose lockdown. Road Trail Run's Michael Ellenberger praised the Mizuno Neo Vista 3's stable ride at steady and marathon paces, though Believe in the Run's Chad Zimmermann saw little change.
Neo Vista 3
- Lively, bouncy ride at steady to marathon pace
- Much better length and lockdown than the Neo Vista 2
- Surprisingly stable for the stack height
- Can feel mushy and sluggish at very easy paces
- Knit upper needs breaking in and runs warm
Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.
Paraphrased from published reviews.
What's new in each
Mizuno Neo Vista 3: Adds a new 3D-shaped nylon Wave Plate with a springier midfoot, plus a one-piece knit upper with more collar padding and a reworked heel counter for better lockdown; the foam is largely unchanged.
About each shoe
About the Neo Vista 3
Mizuno labels the Neo Vista 3 a supertrainer, and UK retailer SportsShoes describes it as a long-run and uptempo shoe for the road. Within the range it is the plated, taller step up from the Neo Zen 2, and a super trainer alternative to dedicated carbon racers such as the Hyperwarp Elite 2.
Its midsole is nitrogen-infused Mizuno Enerzy NXT around a full-length Mizuno Wave plate with a 3D-engineered shape. Smooth Speed Assist geometry combines a heel bevel, a midfoot contact point and a forefoot rocker, which Mizuno says encourages an efficient midfoot landing and a smooth, directional bounce. The upper is a one-piece, fully knit design using recycled materials, and the X10 carbon rubber outsole has deeper grooves for grip. The shoe replaces the Neo Vista 2 and has a 44.5 mm heel stack with an 8 mm drop.
Specs and features from usa.mizuno.com, sportsshoes.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Neo Vista 2 vs Neo Vista 3
In short
The Mizuno Neo Vista 3 replaced the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 in June 2026. What's new: Adds a new 3D-shaped nylon Wave Plate with a springier midfoot, plus a one-piece knit upper with more collar padding and a reworked heel counter for better lockdown; the foam is largely unchanged.
- Better reviewedNeo Vista 3
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