Lace up the well-balanced Mizuno Neo Zen, optimizing cushioning and energy return to bring you a one-of-a-kind running experience
- Offset
- 6 mm
- Weight
- 8.5 oz
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 40 mm/34 mm
- Surface
- Road

A Lightweight, Energetic, and Well-Cushioned Trainer
Experience tranquility in every stride with the Mizuno Neo Zen, where Zen-inspired design meets cutting-edge innovation. Featuring Smooth Speed Assist technology, the Neo Zen ensures a fluid midfoot transition, making it ideal for long runs. The full-length MIZUNO ENERZY NXT midsole delivers a cushioned and bouncy feel, creating an energetic running experience that raises the bar. A one-piece stretchable knit upper and seamless integrated tongue provide a snug, breathable fit, fully wrapping your foot in comfort for a truly harmonious running experience.
Features & Benefits
- Knit upper offers a sleek, breathable design that accommodates more foot shapes
- Next-generation MIZUNO ENERZY NXT midsole foam maximizes energy return and cushioning
- Smooth Speed Assist technology helps create easier transitions for a smoother running experience
- Made with recycled, eco-friendly materials to reduce its carbon footprint
William Mauz Jr
Cushiony performance
Good energy feedback. Not high stability around turns. Lightweight, good performance for the stack height. Durability unknown.
Mark Lawyer
Mizuno
The shoe is super soft and bouncy, a little unstable but that didn’t seem to bother me. Love running my easy runs in it and long runs.
Anonymous
Balance and cushion is good
Balance and cushion is good. The fit is not narrow or wide. Best for training.
Michael Castillo
Love this shoe
Its light and airy great for these south Texas summer runs
Anonymous
Bouncy Shoe
It's great for long runs, and I ran a marathon PB (2:54) with this. The cushioning is thick, but very bouncy. It's great at absorbing the impact from running on pavement for a long time. It can be a bit unstable going downhill or steep cambers, but manageable. It shines on flatter surfaces with little camber. If you're looking for a firmer shoe, this is probably not it.
Josh Young
Fun and Bouncy
The Mizuno Neo Zen has a fun and bouncy ride. The mid sole is not the most stable out there. The booty upper is different than I’ve used before and has a nice overall fit and feel. This is a shoe I’m excited to put on and go for a run.
Tim Sparkman
LOVE EM - 2ND PAIR
GREAT. ORDERED AT A GREAT PRICE AND IT'S LIKE MARATHON LIVES NEXT DOOR. FROM TIME OF ORDER LIKE 2 OR 3 DAYS MAX. 2ND PAIR OF THE BLACKS AND 1 PAIR OF LIGHT GRAY. LOVE THE NEO ZEN'S AND LOVE ORDERING FROM MARATHON.
Anonymous
Cushioned and Responsive
Feels amazing underfoot. Love the upper. Good fit, is slightly bigger than most of my other size 10 but not by much
Alexander Lee
Great upper, extremely bouncy
Love this shoe. Roomy upper without being baggy, foam has great bounce. Definitely stands up to the offerings from bigger brands.
Tim Sparkman
PERFECT SHOE
Great Price, Great Shoe, Great Packaging, Quick Delivery. What else could a person ask for? Thanks - Will be back again for sure.
Young
Amazingly soft shoe. Great for daily miles
Graham
These are Fire: Neo Zen Review [Staff Review]
Fit was great, cushiony and also reponsive. Was unsure at first about sock-like upper, but ended up really enjoying this shoe. Tried on some light trail as well, felt less stable off road, but nothing too bad.
Bill Campbell
Great shoe
This is my 4 pair and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed them. My only knock is I max out around 300 miles and that’s stretching it.
Kent Boedeker
Bouncy Daily Trainer
First thing I noticed was the bounce. Plush and comfortable but the geometry of the rocker does not work well when pushing the pace. Sizing is not accurate as you will likely have to order a half size down
KYLE COWAN
Love these!
Great. They are the softest shoe ever. They are tight getting into but once on, they are great. You will have to let them break in and they get even softer. Not much padding on upper but they fit live a sock and lots of toe room. Go a half size down
Arthur Nguyen
Soft and bouncy ride
This shoe is a fun and bouncy option for daily training. The cushioning is very soft but there is decent energy return so it feels lively at most paces. It can start to feel a little mushy at sustained faster paces, so I only use it for normal training runs. It fits a bit long, but the comfy knit upper does a decent job locking down the foot, so it's not a problem for me.
Nolan
Awesome Epic Cool Review [Staff Review]
Cushioning was very comfortable and the shoe is relatively supportive even on a daily run. My heels always hurt in other shoes but both during my shift and on my run I didn't have any issues
Jeffrey B
Fun Shoe [STAFF REVIEW]
Great daily trainer