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Compared from 40 real runner reviews

Mizuno Neo Zen 2 vs HOKA Skyward X

Side by side from 40 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.

61 signal

18 reviews

70 signal

22 reviews

In short

Runners' reviews are split.

Plush, bouncy and very durable, though the plate cracked for a couple of runners.

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Specs

Weight
241 g (8.5 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm
Weight
306 g (10.8 oz), men's
Stack height
49 mm heel / 44 mm forefoot
Drop
5 mm

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