That Mizuno is one of the favorite brands of our runners is something that we have been observing for some time. The Osaka company's continuous commitment to innovation and evolution does not go unnoticed by running enthusiasts, and this 2022 season will not go unnoticed either! In the following lines, a brief review of the best Mizuno running shoes for men of this 2022, discover them!
The year 2022 is being very fruitful and we have before us great Running shoes from Mizuno that will give much to talk about the rest of the season. Silhouettes of the size of the Skyrise 2 or the Wave Rebellion star in a list that, as we anticipate, will be subject to change as we get to know the new releases.
The 9 best Running shoes for men from Mizuno
This provisional list will be updated as Mizuno vaya share with us its most outstanding releases for the second half of this 2022; in the meantime, here is a juicy selection of MizunoRunning shoes for men.
Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
Mizuno has opted to make an already very era shoe even better. These Wave Horizon 6 incorporate in the midsole the new Enerzy Core foam, which together with the already known Mizuno Wave technology, results in a very cushioned, stable and with a point of reactivity never seen before. In addition to a more eye-catching and aggressive design, the Japanese designers have developed a more consistent, stable and secure material.
The brand doesn't skimp on breathability either, including holes in the forefoot that allow the foot to breathe even in the most demanding conditions. We are talking about a shoe with great cushioning, but beware, recommended for those runners who have a tendency to pronation. The Mizuno Wave Horizon 6 is aimed at medium to heavy runners with a slow training or racing pace.
- Type of footprint: neutral and pronator.
- Drop: 8mm.
- Weight: 320 grams.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: up to marathon.
- Featured technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, Airmesh, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 175€.
Mizuno Wave Ultima 13
It is obvious that the main novelty of these Mizuno Wave Ultima 13 lies in its important aesthetic change with respect to previous versions. On this occasion, the redesign of this shoe offers a look of cleaner and more modern lines. It can be said that these are the authentic running shoes from the Japanese company.
Wearing this thirteenth edition of the Wave Ultima from Mizuno means that you are wearing a model that offers great security to face medium distances with maximum guarantees. As for the outsole, Mizuno has decided to change its design, opting for more pronounced grooves that provide greater flexibility to the shoe without affecting grip.
- Type of footstep: neutral and mild pronator.
- Drop: 12mm.
- Weight: 275 grams.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: up to half marathon.
- Featured technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, Airmesh, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 140€.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 18
The Mizuno Wave Inspire 18, a reference for overpronators, has now reached its eighteenth release while maintaining intact the idea of contributing to a softer, more stable and fluid stride. Thanks to the implementation of Mizuno Enerzy foam, this silhouette is able to offer a degree of fluidity and reactivity never seen before. A silhouette aimed at runners who require greater control of foot movement during running, guaranteeing permanent stability and support.
The Fan-Shaped Wave wave foam structure enhances the stable running feel, now offering improved fit and support in this new revision of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 18 A model optimized for training distances up to the marathon that evolves to always offer an unbeatable running experience.
- Type of footprint: pronator.
- Drop: 12mm.
- Weight: 295 grams.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: all distances.
- Featured technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, Airmesh, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 150€.
Mizuno Wave Rebellion
The Mizuno Wave Rebellion, one of the great surprises of the year from the Japanese firm, arrives under the slogan "run faster, whatever your pace" with a silhouette capable of offering a perfect balance between flexibility and rigidity. The midsole is one of the main attractions of this model as it incorporates a plate reinforced with fiberglass that, when the foot rests on the asphalt, bends to obtain excellent propulsion.
The combination of this plate with MIZUNO ENERZY Lite technology results in incredible reactivity and lightness. A silhouette optimized for neutral runners looking for the best sensations in distances between a 10K and a half marathon.
- Type of footprint: Neutral.
- Drop: 8 mm.
- Weight: 230 grams.
- Use: Mixed.
- Distances: Different distances at high paces and cadences.
- Featured Technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, DynamotionFit, G3 Sole, SmoothRide
- RRP: 200.
Mizuno Wave Skyrise 3
The Mizuno Wave Skyrise 3 is a daily training shoe that offers a perfect balance of cushioning, stability and comfort for completing distances ranging from the 10K to the half marathon on asphalt. It is a silhouette that includes innovative Mizuno Enerzy and Enerzy Core technologies to ensure a smoother and more dynamic running experience for neutral runners.
This top of the range cushioning is aimed at improving the perception of speed and propulsion during running. A very comfortable shoe with top-notch cushioning for long-distance races with a finisher's look, that's it!
- Gait: Neutral.
- Drop: 8mm.
- Weight: 295 grams for men and 255 grams for women.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: medium and long.
- Featured Technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Enerzy Core, Mizuno Wave, Airmesh, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 140€.
Mizuno Wave Rider 25
The iconic Wave Rider saga celebrates its 25th anniversary in style. This flagship of the Japanese firm is a benchmark for a broad spectrum of runners, from the most experienced to those who are new to the world of running. A silhouette that bursts onto the scene with more than significant changes in each and every one of the key sections of the shoe.
Mizuno designers have opted to incorporate the new Wave platform to promote greater propulsion and stability in running. Likewise, the presence of MIZUNO ENERZY technology , also present in the previous model, ensures a more reactive and cushioned stride. Changes are also visible in the upper, an area that has been redesigned to offer a more comfortable, lightweight and breathable fit. The construction of the outsole of these Mizuno Wave Rider 25 through a highly wear-resistant compound, ensures greater durability.
- Gait: Neutral.
- Drop: 12mm.
- Weight: 275 grams.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: All distances.
- Featured Technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, Airmesh, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 140€.
Mizuno Wave Sky 5
The Mizuno Wave Sky 5 is the top of the range shoe in cushioning of the Japanese firm, which is a benchmark for neutral and heavy runners, above 80kg weight, looking to face the most demanding runs on asphalt. The fifth version of Mizuno s successful Wave Sky series has seen its midsole reconfigured and introduces MIZUNO ENERZY Core foam, a compound capable of offering up to 56% more energy return and up to 293% more cushioning compared to other materials from the brand.
The changes in these renewed Mizuno Wave Sky 5 are also visible in the aesthetic section thanks to the implementation of a new softer and more elastic fabric that accentuates, even more if possible, the feeling of comfort in the race.
- Type of tread: Neutral.
- Drop: 8mm.
- Weight: 300 grams.
- Use: daily training.
- Distances: All distances.
- Featured Technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, Enerzy Core, Airmesh, Aerohug, U4icX, X10, DynamotionFit, SmoothRide
- RRP: 175€.
Mizuno Wave Shadow 5
Lighter and more reactive than in previous versions, the new Mizuno Wave Shadow 5 burst onto the scene with major new features. It is a silhouette optimized to reach fast speeds on asphalt and thanks to the presence of the innovative Mizuno Enerzy compound, its cushioning capacity and energy return have been significantly increased.
Aimed at neutral runners looking to move at very brisk paces, under 4:30 min/km, in medium and short distances, up to 21K, this new update features a design that promises not to go unnoticed. It continues to overhaul its upper with a 3 monofilament mesh, ensuring good breathability and softness. A complete revamp of the Wave Shadow saga to the delight of the fastest runners. This new silhouette is now much more comfortable, faster, lighter and more reactive than its predecessors, would you dare to wear them?
- Typeof footprint: neutral.
- Drop: 8mm.
- Weight: 275 grams.
- Use: mixed (training and competition).
- Distances: up to half marathon.
- Featured Technologies: Mizuno Enerzy, Mizuno Wave, U4ic X10, DynamotionFit
- RRP: 135€.
Mizuno Wave Daichi 7
The Mizuno Wave Daichi 7 are presented with the best performance in terms of technology and materials to offer an unparalleled outdoor experience. We find in the midsole area of these Mizuno the first change of the model with respect to its predecessor. It incorporates Mizuno Wave technology which, together with EVA foam, guarantees greater stability without neglecting its cushioning capabilities. This new silhouette comes with AP+ and U4icX technologies to offer greater safety in the race and provide perfect shock absorption.
As for the upper, these trail running shoes feature a breathable and elastic fabric, reinforced with thermo-seals that provide protection and safety to the mountain runner, always with maximum comfort guaranteed. Finally, the outsole features Michelin technology to provide excellent traction and safety even on the rockiest surfaces. Neutral runners looking to tackle distances such as the 10k or half marathon at medium and light paces will find in this shoe the perfect combination of technologies and materials to offer the best sensations in the race.
- Type of footprint: neutral.
- Drop: 8mm.
- Weight: 300 grams.
- Use: mixed (training and competition).
- Distances: up to half marathon.
- Featured technologies: Mizuno Wave, AP+, U4icX
- RRP: 135€.
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