Mizuno Men's Wave Inspire 19 Road Running Shoe

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Sam: The others have described the outsole well. It should prove very durable and I particularly noted its excellent traction on loose sand over pavement along the coast. I always try to evaluate the impact of the outsole on the ride. Of course here the eye is drawn first to the 2 deeply separated rear pads. The geometry allows the foot to flow forward easily at all paces with plenty of stable heel landing despite the looks. Joost: The colorway that I got is a grayish blue with some orange touches and an orange/pinkish red outsole. If anything, it looks a little uninspiring (pun intended). Except for the Wave plate, it’s a very traditional looking running shoe in terms of shape and configuration. The outsole is tough and grippy. I do a lot of hill running and have enjoyed having the combination of a aggressive outsole with wide forefoot to climb and descend hills. I didn't test it on ice, but it had no issues through wet weather. As with the Wave Rider 26 (almost identical fitting up front), the fit is true to size for me with wide sizing also available. I like that Mizuno makes their regular fit regular and not something between regular and wide.

Posting: Typically on the medial side of the shoe, it is usually a denser piece of midsole that stiffens up an area to help prevent the foot collapsing. Posting can be done in a variety of ways.Ryan : Here we have a ride suited to easy/moderate efforts. The brawny heel made itself noticed in my running, and prescribed a moderate dose of pronation control at all effort levels. The sturdy plate is nicely complemented by the high volume of forgiving Energy foam, but it was a touch too controlling for my tastes. But I personally favor neutral shoes, so stability-oriented runners may feel differently. DPT/Footwear Science: A- (Medial stability, but several new age methods of stability including the wider last and sidewalls. Wave plate design adds some degree of variability in stability) 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. Fun, not a word associated in recent years with reliable, somewhat stodgy, always impeccable quality Mizuno as the market raced to lighter foams, minimal uppers, and innovative geometries.

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.

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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. We always recommend heading to your local running store to be measured up, however if you can’t make it into store as an alternative, we recommend measuring your feet at home by following these easy steps:

We have designed the shoe with U4ic for a smooth landing, with carbon in the sole for abrasion resistance and, of course, with the Wave plate for more stability and bounciness. A pair of corrective running shoes with an adjusted Wave plate. With more volume and the right shape, so you get the support that fits your running style. Today, Mizuno has a reputation for creating durable and supportive shoes that work well for day-to-day training. That said, they’ve also made some exciting racing shoes, such as the Wave Rebellion Pro, which brought the brand into the “ super shoe” era. 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) If you’re a fan of Mizuno running shoes, stepping into the Wave Inspire 19 will feel like coming home. And if you’re new to the brand, Mizuno’s best selling stability shoe is a great place to start. Reviewers noticed that this shoe had a distinctly familiar Mizuno feel.

Tip: Do you want to run on a shoe similar to the Mizuno Wave Inspire, but without the pronation correction? Our Wave Rider is the shoe for you. While the shoe is effective at controlling pronation, it may be advanced in the foams used, the shoe’s geometry, and the plate that are now combined to help keep the foot neutral. Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. To minimize the risk of contracting or spreading coronavirus, all parcels will not require an electronic mobile device signature. Sam: My Glycerin was in the regular mesh version at a half size up from my normal and clearly had far less upper support (soft unstructured mesh with no gusset tongue) than the Inspire would have at a half size up. Support would be better in the Stealthfit knit upper version I am quite sure. Focused on stabilizing the knee more than pronation via its rails at the top of the midsole, it is clearly less classically stable than the Inspire. But..its deep very energetic DNA Loft v3 supercritical foam midsole is for sure more exciting than the Inspire’s Enerzy.

Stability: A [Moderate Stability] ( Excellent stable and guided ride from wave plate, sidewalls and forward guidance)

Jana: I have seen Mizuno Wave Inspire models in stores and on my friends, but I have never tried any of the previous models, so I was excited to try them. Straight out of the box, they are very comfortable, stable and recovery/easy run type of shoe. The gusseted tongue is a little bit bulky for me, but it has not been bothering me at all. T Heel drop of 12 mm. A shoe drop is the difference in height from the heel to the toes in a shoe. A higher heel drop shoe places the ankle in a more plantarflexed (pointed) position. This may potentially place less stress through the achilles and calf musculature as those tissues will be in a shortened position and are less prone to be overstretched. A zero-drop shoe has no difference between the heel and toe height. Lower dropped shoes typically require more calf demand due to possible changes in landing pattern and running mechanics, something I was looking to avoid. The Wave Inspire 8 was the first shoe that I was ever fit for at Fleet Feet when I worked at the Tucson store in 2012,” Kate says. “The latest version of the Inspire has a pretty traditional Mizuno feel—it’s firm and stable with excellent traction for the road.” The Wave Sky is Mizuno’s super-plush shoe. While previous versions achieved a soft ride using a long list of foams, the Wave Sky 6 streamlines the cushion to save weight and showcase the brand’s latest midsole design, which sandwiches its Enerzy and Enerzy Core foams around a wave plate. All three components complement each other: The firm Enerzy foam provides support. The plush, but resilient Enerzy Core compresses to provide that plush feel. The wave plate, as always, stabilizes your foot and dissipates impact forces. Together, the foams and plate promote smooth transitions and create a notably soft, somewhat responsive ride.