If you love the Mizuno Wave Inspire for ladies and men in this range, you may also want to explore the rest of our Mizuno collection. This range includes some of the brands most popular running shoes, such as Mizuno Wave 25, Mizuno Wave Rebellion, Mizuno Wave Sky 5, and Mizuno Wave Rider.

Like previous versions, the foams are cut into an asymmetrical wave shape, which causes the midsole to resist bending laterally. When you land, that stiffness helps counter overpronation in your stride. At the same time, the wave shape allows the shoe to flex from heel to toe, so it moves with your foot and promotes smooth transitions from landing to toe-off. Those who benefit from high drop and support may include those with posterior tib strains given that the post tib both plantarflexes and inverts the foot. So taking it into dorsiflexion and eversion (pronation) may stress it. A similar situation arises for those with peroneus longus strains as that muscle plantarflexes and everts the foot. Those who need to unload a posterior tibialis may do better in a shoe like the Wave Inspire 18 with its medial support. Those who need to unload a peroneus longus may do better in a shoe with medial and lateral guide rails like the Adrenaline given the more central and guided nature. Performance: B+ ( Higher drop daily trainer that facilitates forward motion decently. Slightly firmer heel with softer forefoot)The biggest changes come from the redesigned seamless upper, the incorporation of recycled materials and the slightly lighter weight. All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer. I haven’t tried past models but I was very impressed with the shoe as a whole from the first time I placed them on my feet. The Neo Wind is designed for speed training. In our testing, we found it feels best when pushed to tempo pace. The midsole features Enerzy Lite foam and a wave plate, both of which are made from castor beans. The result? The midsole serves up a firm sensation that’s ideal for speed, though it might feel too unforgiving for slower runs.

Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Water Bottle: Perfect for long runs when you need hydration in the summer The outsole will be the same as last year, meaning better than most but falls short of Puma and Brooks. Overall: A-/B+ ( A solid moderate stability, high drop daily trainer with a flexible and smooth toe off that greatly improves on the previous version) If you’re searching for a reliable and comfortable running shoe, you can’t go wrong with a pair from this range. Our selection of men’s and ladies’ Mizuno Wave Inspire shoes are perfect all-rounders, so whether you prefer sprints or marathons you’ll love these trainers. They’re innovatively crafted using the highest quality materials to make sure that these running shoes are as comfortable and durable as possible.WIDE FOOT JARRETT: The new engineered mesh upper is pretty great. I believe it’s slightly softer and fits better than the previous version. My issue with the Wave Inspire 17 lay in the gusseted tongue, which I cut out because it felt constricting. With this new version, I haven’t had any issues with fit in the midfoot or the forefoot. The wide version feels excellent on foot. Founded in 1906 by two brothers, Rihachi and Rizo Mizuno, in Osaka, Japan, the brand rose to prominence with the Air Genova ST shoe, which featured an early version of its “wave plate” technology—a novel midsole design that offered a distinctively stable running feel. Mizuno then set out to build the ultimate speed shoe, which resulted in the Racing Star 100 in 1988. The light and highly flexible design proved successful: In 1991, Carl Lewis wore a pair to break the men’s 100-meter dash record. Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt: The best way to carry your phone and goods on the run. No bounce and various sizes for waist. (Also recommend the Naked belt) The Enerzy foam feels alright. It’s just your basic EVA, not much to it. What changes the foam is that Wave Plate, and whether we like it or not, it’s not going away anytime soon. You’re gonna feel the stability as you crash to the inside, which may work great for you knowing that it’s there. I’d have to say it wasn’t my cup of tea, but it’s something I can appreciate in a shoe.

One of the few Mizuno shoes without a wave plate, the Horizon 6 offers more softness than other shoes on the lineup, while still providing lots of support from the shoe’s shape. Unlike support shoes with a medial post, the wave-shape design doesn’t require a layer of firm, inflexible foam on the medial side of the midsole to support the foot. This allows the shoe to bend with the motion of your feet, creating a more natural running feel. The Horizon is also extremely durable, thanks to a carbon rubber outsole that will last run after run. Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. Skratch Recovery, Coffee Flavor: Mental and physical boost post run. Coffee flavor is excellent and goes great straight into a fresh brewed cup The midsole features a suite of Mizuno’s latest tech to help you power through your tempo runs and workouts. For cushioning, it features a combo of Enerzy and highly responsive Enerzy Lite foams for good energy return, with a specialized glass fiber wave plate that helps disperse impact forces and stiffens the shoe for increased stability and snap at toe-off. MERCER: I don’t know, this shoe is so mid that there aren’t any bad things to highlight. Unlike the Ghost, whose average-ness makes it shine, this is somewhat napworthy.

A pair of lighter racing variants, Enerzy Lite and Enerzy Lite Plus foams, give the Wave Rebellion Pro a snappy, propulsive ride while saving weight. Enerzy Lite is formulated for maximum energy return–Mizuno claims it delivers 35 percent more energy return than U4ic–while the even lighter Enerzy Lite Plus minimizes weight and maximizes softness. Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt: The best way to carry your phone and goods on the run. No bounce and various sizes for waist In addition, newer releases like the Wave Rebellion Pro and Wave Rebellion Flash showcase the brand’s lighter, speedier side. They feature lightweight, highly responsive midsole cushioning foams and midsole plates designed for maximum energy return—ideal for running at faster paces. We’d recommend them for both speed training and race day. Wave Plate Performance: B+/A- ( The full-length ENERZY foam creates a nice bounce underfoot while the new flex grooves in the forefoot provide a much smoother toe-off. Heel is still clunky until the shoe breaks in, but far improved from the previous version)