The first quarter of 2024 is nearly over, and it's a good time to review the new releases from the Japanese company Mizuno in its catalogue of running shoes and trail running shoes in, with stand-out models such as the Mizuno Wave Rider 27 and the Mizuno Wave Daichi 8, which are already at the top of the bestseller lists.
Models that stand out for their studied balance between cushioning, comfort and stability, but also combined with others designed for speed like the new Mizuno Wave Rebellion Sonic 2 and Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2, among other shoes that the Japanese brand has released in recent months.
At RUNNEA we like to echo all the news in running shoes and Mizuno has already surprised us with some of its most outstanding launches of 2024. We are sure that the company with the Runbird logo will continue to surprise us with its most outstanding updates and most outstanding launches, because Mizuno is synonymous with reliability and success.
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As promised, here are the best Mizuno running shoes of 2024. In addition, and as is the rule of the house in RUNNEA, this post will be kept up to date with the latest news, and any new shoes from the recognised brand during the season can be found here.
Mizuno Wave Rider 27
The Mizuno Wave Rider 27 is surely the most emblematic running shoe of the Japanese brand. It is an ideal shoe for daily workouts for all those who prioritize cushioning and comfort to fast paces and that presents in this new version a low weight, below 300 grams.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: Neutral, High
- Running gait: Neutral, Supination
- Drop: 12 mm
- Pace: Low, Medium
Mizuno Wave Sky 7
The Mizuno Wave Sky 7 is a running shoe that provides maximum cushioning for our daily workouts, making it ideal for long distances with the security of having assured good comfort and cushioning at all times.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 280 gr
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
The Mizuno Wave Inspire 20 are training and competition running shoes designed to provide the best combination of support and dynamism in the road sector of the Japanese company. The midsole, made with Enerzy Foam, which already increased its thickness in the last edition, offers greater comfort, elasticity and reactivity in the race. The now customary 12mm drop and really low weight make it an iconic and quality model.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Overpronation
- Drop: 12 mm
- Pace: Medium
Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5
The new Mizuno Wave Skyrise 5 is one of the running shoes par excellence of the brand, and this latest version has a more modern design and aesthetics, while retaining the versatility of a shoe with good reactivity and a high level of cushioning.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low, Medium
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is a shoe with a carbon plate and floating heel, for runners whose main objective is to improve their performance in mid and long distance. We are talking about a lighter version than its original, because its Enerzy Lite + foam is softer to the touch, but more reactive. With a higher profile geometry in the forefoot area, this model aims to improve the efficiency of each stride. The upper has a reinforced and resistant structure, which improves both the fit and the stability of the model.
- Surface: Road
- Technology: Carbon plate
- Use: Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Pace: High
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Sonic 2
The new Mizuno Wave Rebellion Sonic 2 are running shoes for all kinds of distances, from short to a marathon. We are talking about low-profile running shoes, oriented to light weight runners that move at lively rhythms. They incorporate a midsole with the characteristic Wave Plate in encapsulated format. With the idea of increasing its cushioning capacity, a layer of U4icX reinforces the Wave system, resulting in greater reactivity, which favors momentum, and also adds smoothness to each step. Weighing 220 grams for the men's version, and 190 grams for the women's model, this is a true supershoe.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 3 mm
- Pace: High
- Weight: 200 gr
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 comes to the market with a qualitative and quantitative leap, while maintaining the essence of a very versatile training shoe. The fiberglass Wave plate provides a unique balance between support and flexibility, ideal for a variety of workouts, while the Mizuno Enerzy Lite layer on top and Mizuno Enerzy layer on the bottom offer an efficient balance between softness, speed and durability. All this with a drop of 8mm (375mm in heel and 365 in the forefoot) and 205 grams.
- Surface: Road
- Technology: Carbon plate
- Use: Mixed
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 0,5
- Pace: Medium, High
- Weight: 205 gr
Mizuno Wave Ultima 15
The Mizuno Wave Ultima 15 are here with a new height that will not leave you indifferent. And, if you were already a fan of the range, its continuist line and its functional and attractive design will delight you. It is an ideal model for medium-weight runners accustomed to distances up to marathon. They maintain a reduced weight below 300 grams and its usual drop of 12mm. However, the most important new feature is found in the midsole material, which is now a dual density Mizuno Enerzy foam that facilitates cushioning and reactivity.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 12 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 290 gr
Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
The Mizuno Wave Horizon 7 is a running shoe with great structure, designed for heavier than average runners who maintain a slightly pronated footprint. An exemplary model in terms of cushioning, great stability and maximum fit. Up to 3mm thicker in its Mizuno Enerzy midsole, a drop that remains at 8mm and a total weight of 335 grams, we are talking about a model of great cushioning, stability and support.
- Surface: Road
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: High
- Running gait: Overpronation, Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low, Medium
- Weight: 335 gr
Mizuno Wave Daichi 8
The Mizuno Wave Daichi 8 is a trail running shoe that lands on the market with a drop of 6mm, that's two less than we are used to, offering a much closer footprint to the ground. This feature will allow those who maintain a refined running technique to enjoy a much more natural running experience. They also feature the new Vibram compound with 4mm lugs and a weight of only 300 grams. As if that were not enough, the midsole is made from Enerzy and Mizuno Wave foams, a combination that, together with its EVA rocker plate, improves sensation, providing a more comfortable, safe and efficient stride.
- Surface: Trail
- Use: Training, Racing
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 6 mm
- Pace: Medium
- Weight: 300 gr
Mizuno Wave Mujin 10
The Mizuno Wave Mujin 10 is one of the most emblematic trail running shoes from the Japanese brand. One of the keys to the success of the range is the perfect balance between cushioning and stability. It has a new knitted fabric, which is more resistant and breathable, as well as a midsole with a new composition and design, with a combination of Mizuno Enerzy and U4ic. For this new version, the Michelin compound is replaced by a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5mm prominence, with 8mm of drop and 340 grams in weight.
- Surface: Trail
- Use: Training
- Cushion: Neutral
- Running gait: Neutral
- Drop: 8 mm
- Pace: Low
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