Mizuno may be a bit conservative when it comes to the standard colors for the Inspire and Nirvana series but they unleashed the designers for the Wave Elixir 7. What they came up with, visually speaking, is as striking a shoe as I’ve ever seen

The Wave Creation, Mizuno’s high end tribute to premium cushioning and a plush ride has metamorphosed throughout the years but has always stayed true to its roots. The latest version does not disappoint combining great durable Mizuno construction with their ultimate conception of wave technology.

The new Wave Nirvana 8 has received a new and more minimal upper design in a striking blue, silver and orange color combination. The removal of several overlays is immediately noticeable but the midsole, despite being color matched to the overlays, is identical to that of the Wave Nirvana 7. As expected, the Wave Nirvana 8 feels very protective when on the foot

High mileage runners and weekend warriors alike have gravitated towards the Mizuno Wave Rider as a lightweight but durable shoe with a smooth ride.

Mizuno has turned all the dials to 10 on the Wave Inspire 8. Burn!

As Mizuno’s only motion control shoe, the Wave Alchemy 11 is poised to compete with the Brooks Beast and Ariel, the Asics Foundation and Evolution and the New Balance 1123 and

I write this review with a smile on my face. As of yesterday I won my first 5k, set a new personal best 5k time and I did it all in the Wave Musha 3. The Wave Musha 3 is everything I could want in a 5k shoe

I have more history in the Elixir series than any other Mizuno shoe. Years ago this shoe was called the Wave Maverick and was my first true running shoe. Since then, the Elixir series has been with me for more races than any other shoe.

The Wave Prophecy is Mizuno’s first entry into the ultimate feature running shoe category. The Prophecy includes every available technology, and luxury, that Mizuno has to offer. As such, it is primed to compete with shoes like the Saucony Paramount and Asics Kinsei.

Returning for it’s seventh year, Mizuno unveils the completely updated Wave Nirvana in the premium stability niche. Mizuno updates their shoes on a two year cycle. That is, shoes get new uppers every year and a total update every two years. The 2011 Nirvana brings a totally new shoe to the premium stability market.

The Mizuno Wave Inspire returns for it’s seventh year updated for 2011. As Mizuno’s best selling stability shoe, the Wave Inspire 7 has an impressive legacy to live up to. The upper and midsole are completely revised as is the Dynamotion Fit. Mizuno continues to provide male and female specific models using their Gender Engineering design principles

On the roads of the world for a decade, Mizuno introduces the improved Wave Alchemy 10 for fall 2010. With the demise of the Wave Renegade the Wave Alchemy 10 now serves a s Mizuno’s lone entry in the motion control category. Updates include a plusher midsole and a new upper. Mizuno’s male and female specific Gender Engineering is carried over from the Wave Alchemy

Now in its sixth year, the Wave Nirvana 6 is Mizuno’s entry in the premium stability category. This years model offers several key updates to the midsole and the upper. Mizuno’s Gender Engineering, which provides men’s and women’s specific details, is retained from the Wave Nirvana 5.

Mizuno Wave Rider 13 Running Shoes Review. Lightweight, soft cushioning and the right amount of support for neutrail gait. This is the promise of the Mizuno Wave Rider 13.

Mizuno launched a very interesting tool: Mizuno Fit Precision, a website that lets you analyze your biomechanics and running style and helps you selecting the right shoe.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 6 Mens and Womens Running Shoe Review. Latest update of a very successful franchise, the Wave Inspire 6 is a stability shoe that surprises for its light weight and flexibility. Slightly lighter than its predecessor, it is one of the reference shoes in its category.

The Wave Nirvana 5 is Mizuno’s top of the line stability running shoe. Stiffer than the Wave Inspire 5, Mizuno put special attention into gender differentiation, developing a different midsole for the mens and the womens version.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 5 Mens and Womens Running Shoes Review. After conquering the feet and the hearts of many runners with the previous four installations, Mizuno updates the Wave Inspire 5 without changing its DNA and – most important – without disappointing its loyal runners.