Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs Mizuno Neo Zen

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$180$165$135$120

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Lightweight build
Durable outsole
Unstable at slow paces
Upper lacks lockdown
Tongue and laces issues

Specs

Best for4:15–5:45 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack37 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight230 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, energetic daily trainer best for fast-paced runs but limited by upper support.

Where to Buy

Mizuno Neo Zen
MizunoNeo Zen

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$120$193$176$144$128

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 9Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Energetic, bouncy ride
Plush, soft cushioning
Sock-like, breathable upper
Minimal heel support
Tapered toe box
Forefoot overlay irritation

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight235 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, energetic daily trainer with standout comfort and a lively ride, rated Strong.

Where to Buy