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I used my regular size (11) with the 1st Enigma, it was snug and I could bearly put orthotics. This time I took a half size higher and it feels much better. When I compare my Enigma 2 size 11.5 to my NB 1080 size 11, the NB is still longer at 0.5cm or so! I don't understand why Mizuno size their shoes this way, I guess in Japan and China people have small feet in general, so it's not worthwhile offering high sizes.

The upper is better than in the 1st Enigma, less tight. The shoe is more flexible either. I am going to buy Nimbus 14 in the near future, so I may add an update which one feels better to me.

Anyway the Enigma 2 is a better value for money than my old NB 1080, that's for sure. Just beware sizing, if you're new to Mizuno.

Additional thoughts:

The Enigma shoe is Mizuno's answer to lightweight runners who want a premium neutral shoe, but can't bear the stiffness of the Creation\Prophecy. I think, Instead launcing so many color styles for the Creation (???), Mizuno should launch a 2nd version for the Creation\Prophecy, with softer plastic struts. This way lightweight runners like me could have enjoy these models too. In general, the Wave technology is nice in theory, but why its implementation must be with such stiff plastic? I think the NEXT STEP for Mizuno is finding better\more flexible material for the plastic struts of the Creation\Prophecy. They use the same meterial for ages.

Update: after 6 weeks they just doesn't feel great, I can't really explain (although the heel protection is the best I've found yet in a shoe). I'm currently looking for other brand.

already tried: Glycerin 10 \ Nimbus 14 which both are too soft therefore not great for long training runs. Vomero 7 no heel protection, & overall feels cheap.

The prefect shoe, by my terms, would be a stiffer Nimbus 14. The sad thing is, that each company doesn't try to learn from its competitiors and just stick to their old comfort zone.

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I have been running for over 30 years and this time was my first time foray to buy running shoes online. I have use the Mizuno unline tool to analizy my foot and have recomend one.

I have been very happy with the recommedation as the shoes fits perfectly and looks like a very high quality made.

On the recommendation of another online user I have chosen a half size bigger which was a grea decesion. With Mizuno you have a choice of with and I would recommend middle with or wide as the shoes is a narrow fit.

I love the color and the lacing is fantastic, the shoe laces just the right lenght and they will not untigh in the middle of you run

The price was for me very much cheaper online than in the shops even with freight and having recived it less than a week is a amazing feat from Amazon

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This is an average shoe, for an average runner that I do like, but I do not use this shoe all the time. This is a harder shoe that is not as soft as I was hoping for like the Wave Rider and less cushion than the Vomero. So, I would not recommend this shoe not because it is a bad shoe, but because its not what I was looking for.

I like my Nike Vomero (long pavement pounder) and Mizuno Rider 15 (speed/cadence runs). My info: 43 y/o 180 lbs, 6 feet and marathon time is under 4 hrs.

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Great shoes, these. I have a neutral foot, high instep, and run on the balls of my feet. Average three marathons, 1 ultra, and several half-ms and 10s a year. Used to wear Nike zoom vomeros because of their cushion, but they seemed to lack firmness. After a fitting at the local running store, I was told the vomeros were the right shoe, but if I wanted to try another, the Mizuno Enigma would work for me. No truer words e'er spoken! These are fabulous-comfortable cushion, a good platform for springing, and relative lightness. My only complaint is that the tread doesn't last as long as I might have hoped. Otherwise, I think these are terrific for high mileage, and I will certainly be sticking with them in the future.

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3rd pair, great fit, comfortable for half marathon or more. wide toe box and narrow heel are perfect for folks with that sort of foot.