The Wave Rider 25’s cushioning and support was fantastic-I would choose these as my go-to for any longer distance runs over 10K, though not for track or speedwork.

As the rest of my runs added up over four weeks of testing, I averaged between 28 and 30 miles per week. That’s exactly what happened-the Rider felt smooth as butter on the rolling hills of Coopersburg, PA.

For me, the sign of a good running shoe is when you don’t even think about them on your feet you just run, smoothly and confidently. Mizuno makes excellent, reliable running shoes and their classic Wave Rider running shoe is no exception. Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2022. Mizuno fans will find the same dynamic yet smooth transitions on the run and a plush, secure feeling up top. Mizuno Men's Wave Rider 24 Running Shoes are comfortable and lightweight. After a rest day, I took the Wave Riders out on the roads for a 10K tempo. There aren’t any dramatic differences between the Wave Rider 25 and the earlier Wave Rider 24. I finished out this training session with some balance and strength work, and the Rider provided great foundational support and flexibility. During the downhills, however, I noticed some rubbing of my outer pinky toes against the toebox. On the uphills, they felt sturdy and solid, yet quick. At the end of this run I threw in some hill repeats. The Rider had great support and comfort, though I noticed a little clunkiness during the speedwork portion of the workout. The very next day, I went for eight miles on the track, mixing in a variety of tempo-pace efforts and repeats of 800s, 400s, and 200s. “My first day of testing was a six-mile break-in run on the treadmill. | Tester since 2021 Arch: Medium | Gait: Neutral | Footstrike: Midfoot Mizuno Wave Rider 27 - Retooled to feel a little lighter underfoot and with a greatly improved fit. Lakota Gambill How One Tester Put This Shoe Through the PacesĪaron B. I used to be lace-shape agnostic, but I’ve found Mizuno’s flat laces slip less than rounded styles-and stay tied better when I don’t double-knot. It’s a very slight difference, but it helped give the 25 a securer heel fit so I didn’t lift up out of the shoe-that’s important when the heel-toe offsets are already this high. (As soon as I laced up, I noticed the 25 supporting the medial side of my foot, slightly resisting an inward roll, which is something I never really noticed in past Rider models.) My foot also sat a little deeper inside the midsole of the 25, whereas I felt more “on top of” the foam in the 24.

And, while both shoes are neutral, the 25 offers a touch more stability-likely from its thicker, longer wave plate. Comparatively, the 24 has a slightly stiffer feel with a bit more snap. Overall, I found it more comfortable, but slower on toe-off than the 24. The 25 felt softer, especially in the forefoot, and more flexible. On foot, the shoes’ rides were similar enough that I could log over five miles without any discomfort, but I did notice a difference. I laced up the Wave Rider 24 on my left foot and the 25 on my right to see what’s changed between models.

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