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Neutral running shoe reviews

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  1. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    Any colour
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Blue (J1GC253905)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - White (J1GC253401)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Blue (4115405S19)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Nimbus Cloud-ice Green (4115400A4H)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Nimbus Cloud/Tangelo (4115390A26)
    $200 $160
    Save 20%
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  2. PUMA Deviate Nitro 3
    90
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3
    Any colour
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 - Blue (30970717)
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 - Black (30970701)
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 - Puma White Mint Melt (30970729)
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 - White (30970710)
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3 - Grey (30970724)
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Shoebacca
  3. Brooks Ghost Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Ghost Max 3
    Any colour
    Brooks Ghost Max 3 - Black / Navy / Acid Lime (078)
    Brooks Ghost Max 3 - Primer Grey Antarctica Red (002)
    Brooks Ghost Max 3 - Sunny Lime/Acid Lime/Tea (348)
    Brooks Ghost Max 3 - Black / Black / Ebony (020)
    Brooks Ghost Max 3 - Bright White/Tea/Black (162)
    $160
    See on Zappos
  4. Nike Pegasus Plus
    89
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Plus
    $180 $135
    Save 25%
    See on Running Warehouse
  5. Nike Revolution 8
    79
    Good
    Nike Revolution 8
    $70 $57
    Save 19%
    See on Zappos
  6. Xero Shoes Prio
    91
    Superb
    Xero Shoes Prio
    $90 $50
    Save 44%
    See on REI
  7. New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
    89
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
    $165 $124
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  8. Nike Pegasus Premium
    82
    Good
    Nike Pegasus Premium
    $210 $163
    Save 22%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  9. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    $140 $99
    Save 29%
    See on REI
  10. Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
    87
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
    $225 $150
    Save 33%
    See on Running Warehouse
  11. Saucony Peregrine 15
    82
    Good
    Saucony Peregrine 15
    $140 $87
    Save 38%
    See on Zappos
  12. PUMA Velocity Nitro 4
    91
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro 4
    $140
    See on Zappos
  13. Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    $150
    See on Zappos
  14. ASICS Superblast 3
    New
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Superblast 3
    $210
    See on Fleet Feet
  15. Brooks Launch 11
    84
    Good
    Brooks Launch 11
    $120 $84
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  16. Altra FWD VIA 2
    New
    83
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA 2
    $165
    See on Altra Running
  17. On Cloudrunner 2
    88
    Great
    On Cloudrunner 2
    $150 $120
    Save 20%
    See on Fleet Feet
  18. Adidas Adizero SL2
    91
    Superb
    Adidas Adizero SL2
    $130 $65
    Save 50%
    See on Shoebacca
  19. Adidas Duramo Speed 2
    New
    88
    Great
    Adidas Duramo Speed 2
    $90 $63
    Save 30%
    See on Adidas
  20. ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    $170
    See on Zappos
  21. Under Armour Charged Assert 10
    81
    Good
    Under Armour Charged Assert 10
    $75 $54
    Save 28%
    See on Zappos
  22. ASICS Glideride Max
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Glideride Max
    $170 $121
    Save 29%
    See on REI
  23. Brooks Ghost 16
    82
    Good
    Brooks Ghost 16
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  24. Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    87
    Great
    Merrell Vapor Glove 6
    $90 $66
    Save 27%
    See on Zappos
  25. Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
    88
    Great
    Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
    $300 $145
    Save 52%
    See on Running Warehouse
  26. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  27. Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    74
    Bad
    Nike Flex Experience Run 12
    $75 $50
    Save 33%
    See on Nike
  28. New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
    90
    Superb
    New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
    $140
    See on New Balance
  29. Altra VIA Olympus 2
    85
    Good
    Altra VIA Olympus 2
    $165
    See on Altra Running
  30. Brooks Glycerin 21
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 21
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Rack Room Shoes

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Over time, we've tested several neutral shoes that make for amazing runs for neutral runners. We test these shoes in our lab - finding out the important facts so that you can see how these will fit in our rotation. Our neutral shoe reviews cover shoes that are a match for any type of runner - whether they're beginners or veterans, road or trail runners, or wide or narrow-footed people.