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Mizuno Wave Rider 19

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****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Mizuno Wave Rider 19 Category: Neutral Fit: Roomy toebox with a glove like fit around the midfoot and heel. Does hold fairly snug right around the base of ankle. Cushioning: Firm. A little cushier than past models, but still fairly firm. Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 8.1 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Asics Cumulus, Brooks Ghost, Nike Pegasus Company says: We've taken the Wave Rider 19, our most popular running shoe, and made it even better. With an improved U4ic midsole and an upgraded premium sock liner, this women's neutral running shoe gives you improved cushioning, comfort, and flexibility in every step. I say: The new Mizuno Wave Rider 19 has stuck with...

Mizuno Wave Inspire 11

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****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.*** Mizuno Wave Inspire: Category: Stability Fit: Snug in the heel and midfoot and more open in forefoot. Has the feeling of a sock in the midfoot. Cushioning: Softer in the forefoot than previous models, firm in the heel though. Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 8.6 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Asics 2000 3, Saucony Guide, Brooks Ravenna Company says: Hado, the intrinsic, vibrational life-force that exists in all living matter, comes to life in the Wave Inspire 11, where this powerful, transformative force maps, secures, and surrounds the midfoot. I say: I've only ran in Mizuno shoes once, and that was 4 years ago in the Wave Rider. The one thing I loved about tho...

Mizuno Wave Rider 18

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****DISCLAIMER: everyone's feet are shaped differently, and because I say that this shoe works or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean that it'll work for you. I intend on telling you about the structure and feel of the shoe and giving my opinion. Take it as you may.**** Mizuno Wave Rider 18: Category: Neutral/Cushioning Fit: Snug in heel and midfoot, glovelike in forefoot Cushioning: stiffer in heel, soft in forefoot Heel to toe drop: 12 mm Weight: 7.8 oz Price: $120 Comparable shoes: Brooks Ghost, Asics Cumulus, Saucony Ride, Newton Energy, Nike Pegasus Company says: The new Wave Rider 18 is designed to maximize and balance forward momentum, which can result in positive change both internally and in the world we run in. I say: This model of the wave rider definitely makes me like this shoe more. In the previous model of the shoe, I felt that opening the mesh made it sloppy in the forefoot. This new upper hugs the door more, just as th...