Then we have the very secure but not over snug midfoot hold and decently high but somewhat pointy toe box and fairly firm vertical toe bumper. On try on, and as Dominique experienced as well, the high rigid heel counter and its total lockdown is noticed. Sam: Classy and conservative with simple lines and dark blue tones with the while outsole and straw yellow thin Wave plate and matching tongue strip as well as the wave like pattern to the midsole side walls providing the only highlights. You could wear these to a fancy event! The nylon Wave plate is also bio based and produced with 26% less CO2 emissions than oil based plates. Notably, Mizuno has a strong sustainability platform as exemplified in the “ECO materials,” aka recycled, used to make the upper, which includes the mesh, shoelaces, tongue, lining, heel cap, vamp, and eyelet backing reinforcement. This said I appreciate a secure foothold and we have it here for sure. Breathability is good.Īn internal high heel counter works well in keeping the heel securely in place though the fit for me is already snug to begin with.įoot entry is a bit challenging given the gusset tongue and high heel counter. In order to maximize support in the upper, there is a PU print strategically placed on both sides of the midfoot as an underlay extending down part way from the laces along with a well padded gusset tongue. The Jacquard air mesh upper has a seamless feel providing an extremely comfortable and also secure fit. I feel it would not be such an issue if I were just to run in the Wave Rider 26 and I enjoyed the propulsive ride right off the bat. Because I am currently testing/running in 3 different pairs of running shoes, I am struggling a bit with the high drop, switching from one pair of shoes to another with lower drops. This said, I wear a pair of thin socks and the fit is OK, however a bit snug. With the Wave Rider 26 I have encountered a few hurdles, namely the drop feeling too high and the fit being a bit tight. I will admit that the 12mm drop is a bit steep for me as I have lately gravitated towards shoes that have a middle of the road drop of 6-10mm.īack in 2021, I tested the Wave Sky 5 ( RTR Review ), a cushioned and responsive trainer with an 8 mm drop, and it was all smooth running. Stack Height: 38.5 mm heel / 26.5 mm forefoot 12mm dropĭominique : The Wave Rider at #26 is obviously a very popular Mizuno model though I had not run in them until now. Official: Weight: men's 10 oz / 284g (US9) / women's oz / g (US8) Not an ideal slow run shoe due to firmer forefoot Samīarely enough room for front of toes, a bit short: Dominique Pronounced drop at 12mm, big ramp and thinner firmer feeling forefoot than 26mm front stack would point to: Dominique/Sam Ideal all around durable trainer for the high school or college athlete, or anyone else: Sam Sustainable platform, upper made with recycled materials: Dominique High level of craftsmanship: Dominique/Sam Very deeply cushioned heel with good transitions forward due to decoupling groove Sam Wave plate and Enerzy Foam are stable, cushioned and propulsive: Dominique/SamĮnergetic feel increases as pace picks up Sam Jacquard mesh upper is extremely comfortable and secure and breathable : Dominique/Sam Gone in the 25 ( RTR Review ) was the rigid, firm, overbearing ride and upper fit of the 24.įor the 26 Mizuno refines the progress made in the prior edition yet further:Ģmm more stack height front and back of Enerzy Foam to come in at a max cushion grade 38.5mm heel / 26.5mm forefoot stack height with no real gain in weightĪ redesigned, more streamlined Wave plate that is placed further forward with that 2mm additional foam above than before for a more propulsive effect and less overt stability feel than even the 25 had.Ī new outsole design up front with more continuous coverage to deliver more snap while keeping the shoe flexibleĪ softer, thinner more pliable jacquard mesh upper Sam: At 26, the Wave Rider is for sure a classic and long running daily trainer, It competes with trainers such as the Brooks Ghost 14, ASICS Cumulus, Saucony Ride 13, New Balance 880, and Nike Pegasus.Ī traditional 12mm drop shoe with a flexible toe off, over the last 2 editions it has evolved considerably with new energetic Enerzy Foam in place of firm EVA, more stack, lighter weights and far more comfortable uppers.
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