Side by side comparison: Mizuno Neo Vista 2 vs Puma Deviate Nitro 3

Mizuno Neo Vista 2
MizunoNeo Vista 2

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$140$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding cushioning
Durable outsole
Smooth transitions
Soft heel reduces stability
Limited responsiveness
Loose fit for narrow feet

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack51 mm heel / 43 mm forefoot
Weight264 g
TerrainRoad
WidthMedium
PronationNeutral
SeasonAll seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A Strong max-cushion trainer excelling in comfort and protection for long, easy miles.

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Puma Deviate Nitro 3
PumaDeviate Nitro 3

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$196$180$147$131

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Outstanding grip
Snug, race-ready fit
Narrow fit limits comfort
Limited stability
Moderate durability

Specs

Best for4:00–5:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight268 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A strong, carbon-plated speed trainer with excellent energy return and a snug fit for fast training.

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