Mizuno Running Shoes Reviews

Mizuno is a Japanese sportswear company founded in 1906 by Rihachi Mizuno. It is one of the running shoes brands with the most loyal fans. Mizuno Wave technology provides a responsive ride like no other - top running shoes! Every year we review Mizuno classics (Wave Rider, Wave Inspire, Nirvana, Creation) and all their newest running shoes - for example the Prophecy.

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Weight
7.4 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Racing
“The Hitogami is a great race day choice for a wide variety of runners. Mizuno has done a great job of taking the strongest attributes of two great racing shoes and creating a single racing shoe that...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
9.2 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Fans of the Wave Creation 14 have little to fear when it comes to changes in the newest model. The evolved form gives cushioning and responsiveness to this lightweight trainer, while retaining the key...” Read expert review
Ashley Massis
Running Expert
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“In its newest version, the Wave Inspire 10 continues to be lightweight and offers plenty of stability for those that need it. The shoe provides quick, smooth transition whether doing shorter speed...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
10.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“You will not find a lighter structure support shoe than the Mizuno Wave Paradox. As its name suggests, it is a puzzle how the technicians at Mizuno are able to develop this type of shoe at such light...” Read expert review
Ryan James
Running Expert
Weight
8.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“A great version of Mizuno’s flagship neutral trainer. ” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
11 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Enigma 3 is a shoe that is experiencing an identity crisis--a shoe with a neutral label but with the inherent stability of a motion control trainer ” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
7.9 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“With the Sayonara, Mizuno produces a winner” Read expert review
Daniel Cho
Running Expert
Weight
6.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Lightweight
“Mizuno’s first moves into minimalism are a welcome addition” Read expert review
Brian O'Connor
Running Expert
Weight
8.3 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Minimalist
“A slightly tweaked, blisteringly fast shoe that still maintains a touch of correction. A good value for the race minded runner-even with another price increase. Fans of the Wave Musha 4 should not be...” Read expert review
Theo Clyatt
Running Expert
Weight
9.6 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Stability
“Although the Wave Elixir 8 stumbles a bit with a forefoot overlay issue, the shoe is still the reigning king of go-fast stability.” Read expert review
Theo Clyatt
Running Expert