In this video I give you my initial review of the Mizuno Neo Zen 2, Mizuno’s latest daily running shoe that’s set to land in January 2026. I run through the key stats first, then break the shoe down properly: upper, midsole, outsole, value, and my final scores. This pair was sent to me by Mizuno, but nobody is paying me to make the video, and you’ll get the same honest take you always do on this channel. My big early takeaway is the ride: the midsole feels properly buttery smooth and it just ticks along really nicely at those easier daily paces. The upper is very comfortable on foot, and overall it’s shaping up as a very solid option if you want a daily trainer that prioritises comfort and smoothness rather than anything too aggressive. I also talk about where the value sits, who I think it’s for, and what I want to learn from more miles. Let me know what you think down in the comments—keep it nice, people.