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Mizuno - Wave Rider 25

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksWhat's Your Favorite Mizuno Shoe?
5 months ago

I have not tried the new models yet, but owned a lot of Wave Riders (from 22 to 28, skipping the 26). To this day, the Wave Rider 25 is still one of the best pair of shoes I have ever run in (owned two pairs). The 27s were amazing as well, but I'm not thrilled about the 28s to the point I'm questioning whether buying the 29s when it will be time to get new daily trainers or not.

r/AskRunningShoeGeeksShoes for mild over pronation
8 months ago

Saucony Tempus is often cited as the fastest shoe for overpronators. Worth checking V2 that I believe came out last year I'm a long time Wave Rider fan, so I totally feel you coming back to the Inspire after trying other brands. Mizuno's quality is really, really hard to beat and, although slowly, I think they are doing a good job at making both models lighter than the past. Edit: grammar

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r/runninglifestyleWhich running shoes have actually lasted for you guys?
5 months ago

I have a few pairs of mizuno wave riders that absolutely refuse to die and every time I think I should probably retire them I go for a run in them and they still feel fine.

r/Marathon_TrainingMarathon shoes for slow pace
2 months ago

Not many people ever seem to recommend them but one of my favourite long run, comfortable, not racy shoes that just never die and take a pounding are Mizuno Waveriders.

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r/runningWho's making "normal" running shoes?
11 months ago

I have run plenty of miles in both Saucony Rides and Mizuno Wave Riders and would 100% endorse both as really good “normal” running shoes.

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksNeed a good all-around daily shoe for a beginner heavy runner
7 months ago

ASICS gt 2000, ASICS kayano, Mizuno wave rider or wave creation, they don’t last in my opinion, but I find them comfortable

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r/runningWho's making "normal" running shoes?
11 months ago

For years and years and years (like, literally 2ish decades, since I was a freshman in high school), I've worn Mizuno Wave Riders. I recently needed a new pair after blowing through my stash of "several years old" versions, and I figured that rather than just ordering online, I'd do it through the local running store to support them. Turns out they don't carry Mizunos. They carry lots of cool/hip brands, but no "lame/boring" ones like Mizuno. They had to check their system to see if they could be ordered, and turns out they could be sourced because at least the supplier they use does offer Mizunos. They went through lots and lots of hoops and did manage to order me the Wave Riders. So all-in-all, really great customer service, and I super appreciate it! But I was definitely surprised that they didn't carry pretty much one of the most popular and boring regular running shoes of all time, and that apparently so few people come in seeking them that they had to jump through some hoops to figure out how to get them. I'm really happy they were able to do that for me, I was just... surprised!

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r/runningWho's making "normal" running shoes?
11 months ago

I've had wave riders for the past few years after switching from asics, then earlier in the year gave saucony a shot. They started well but didn't take long to fall out of favour with them, so I've gone back and got a new pair of wave riders.

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r/runningWho's making "normal" running shoes?
11 months ago

I just went back to the Mizuno wave rider from the ASICS Nova Blast for daily trainer. I used Mizuno wave rider up until I started training for marathons a few years ago and I wish I would have just stuck with the simplicity of the wave rider. (I tired Ons, Altras, Nova Blast etc)

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksDaily Running Shoe for Beginners Recommendation
11 days ago

Add the New Balance 1080 v14 into the mix. So comfortable and I love running in them. For a bit more support and more heel to toe drop the Mizuno Wave Rider series have been a consistently strong option for a while. Both would fit a medium to narrower foot, not sure about a wide foot. Runrepeat have reviews that cover the breathability of the shoes they test so you can look there for how they might do in warmer weather.

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r/AskRunningShoeGeeksRecommendations for Neutral Sneaker with Narrow Heel?
4 months ago

Mizuno Wave Rider is nearly always the answer for narrowest heel folks.  Don't be sticking your fingers behind your heel. Put the shoe on, knock your heel back. Always use back/runners knot lacing. Have someone else fee your toes while standing.