Mizuno Women's Wave Sayonara Running Shoe Review

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I loved the Mizuno Wave Rider 15's, then I was crazy about the 16's. I've done most of my running in those two models. I switched to Brooks Pure Project shoes because I loved the lighter, more moulded fit. This shoe brought me back to Mizuno. It fits like a glove with great support for the arch and heel but the toe box is roomy. It is light and responsive on road and trails with plenty of cushion, although not as much as the 15's. It's a great product! I bought the raspberry colored but I wish they had a larger selection of colors. Never the less, I am hooked!

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I really like the fit of this shoe and it is light. I am a neutral runner. I am a Mizuno fan. i run 25 to 30 miles per week with a long run on the weekends. I try to alternate shoes. I do about the same mileage during the week in 3 days that I do on the weekends. I ran 7 miles first time out in these shoes with no problem.

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I found regular running shoes too bouncy for squats, lunges, etc...These have padding but are lower to the ground, and make doing a workout that isnt just cardio a lot easier great seaker for people who break up their workouts half (cardio) / half (lifting).

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I am an avid runner and triathlete. I run all distances from 5Ks to marathons. I'd say I am typically middle of the pack or a bit faster. Currently, I am running about 20-25 miles per week as I ramp up to another marathon in February. I am a neutral runner and have previously run in Asics Nimbus, Mizuno Wave Rider, and Mizuno Precision. I bought these as a replacement for my favorite shoes, the Mizuno Precision 13. They are not really a replacement, as they are a totally different shoe. They appeal to the same type of runners, though. They are a great middle of the road shoe, so to speak -not super cushy but not minimalist. I knew the drop was only 10 mm compared to the 13 mm of the Precision, but I was wanting to go a little more minimal and a bit lighter. I've only run in these shoes for about a month, and I'm having Achilles problems running only 10 miles for my long runs and 3-4 runs per week. Nothing major, but it's definitely tight and sore much of the time. Achilles issues aside, I've always loved Mizuno shoes because they last forever! My Precisions have over 500 miles on them, and they still look brand new (well, the soles are a bit worn, but the upper has no holes or anything -I trained for and raced an Ironman in them). My Asics always had holes in them by then. Unfortunately, after only about 100 miles, these shoes are showing some wear. The mesh has small holes where my foot bends already! If it wasn't for the durability factor, I'd give these more of a chance. I will continue to run shorter runs in them and hopefully make the adjustment to the lower drop, but I have a feeling they just may not last long. I think I'm going to try to pick up a pair of Precisions before they are completely gone. I REALLY wanted to like these. I waited a month for my running shoe store to get them in after Mizuno pulled them from the shelves for a defect. Many people are having issues with holes in the mesh now that they've been out for a few months. I hope Mizuno will fix this problem because otherwise, they are great shoes.

PROS

Wide toe box

Fit true to size (same size I wear in Nimbus)

Snug around heel (I have narrow heels and don't even have to use a runner's knot to get them snug, unlike every other shoe I've worn)

Laces are a good length and grippy, so they don't come untied or drag the ground

Very flexible

Light

Responsive

CONS

Durability

10 mm drop may not work for everyone -ease into them

Less cushion, so I wouldn't recommend these for heavier runners (great for fast runners, though)

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The fit and lightness of the shoe are excellent. The toe box is roomy and the heel fits just right. I am narrow in the heel and ordering a half size bigger was just right. I have a Morton's toe so the toe box reviews were the reason I chose the shoe.