Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, your best choice if you are looking for a trail running shoe for long distances

Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, your best choice if you are looking for a trail running shoe for long distances
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Posted on 30-07-2019

New airs renewed and more efficient come with the new release of the Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 A classic that reaches its sixth version with the clear idea of continuing to be one of the models that can best adjust to the profile of the most technical trail runners who run long distances. These renewed Wave Mujin 6 offer aperfect balance between optimal cushioning and durability, and therefore an outstanding level of protection to move through the mountains with maximum guarantees.

As a trail running shoe and with respect to previous versions, these new Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 introduce notable improvements in the key points of any self-respecting model. Thus, there are changes to highlight in the midsole, upper and outsole. Something that translates into increased performance at the following levels:

  • Comfort and protection level: Very soft.
  • Traction level: Superiortraction for better propulsion and a firmer stride.
  • Pronation level : High stability.

Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, outstanding features and technologies employed - photo 1

Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, outstanding features and technologies used

It must be said that Mizuno 's product developers have spared no resources in these Wave Mujin 6, because this revised trail running silhouette features the best technologies and cutting-edge materials from the Osaka company.

The successful combination of materials, such as Wave, U4icX and EVA, in the midsole makes us talk about a level of premium cushioning in these Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 If there is something that makes this trail running shoe stands out is for its comfortable cushioning and stability, while adding a magnificent responsiveness in each stride.

And here the double layer of this powerful midsole has a lot to say. On the one hand, the characteristic Wave platform acquires a new dimension with the implementation of its new innovation the FloatWave, whose main mission is to improve the dynamics of the model, and favor the movements of the foot to be more natural. On the other hand, the exclusive U4icX material reinforces the cushioning capacity, and also provides greater reactivity to the whole. The 60C EVA wedge makes the Wave Mujin 6 more resistant and durable.

As far as the upper of these Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 is concerned, it has also been updated. This time, the focus has been placed on the eyestay layout, whose holes are presented in a more vertical format, resulting in a tighter and more comfortable fit. In addition, the heel and forefoot support straps also contribute to reinforce the feeling of a personalized and adaptable fit, both to the runner's foot and to the surface on which he/she is going to run.

Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, maximizing grip and traction with Michelin outsole - photo 2

Mizuno Wave Mujin 6, maximizing grip and traction with Michelin outsole

And of course, we can not leave aside, what is undoubtedly the great strength of these updated trail shoes Mizuno long distance: Its outstanding outsole. In its outer part it maintains that distinctive Micehlin rubber compound, which ensures durability and grip, and that we had seen in the Mizuno Wave Mujin 5

While the traction section is guaranteed by the innovative XtaGrip technology, an adaptive outsole that also maximizes grip on the ground, and allows you to move forward regardless of the weather conditions outside.

By the way, in the technical specifications section, these Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 have also reduced their drop to 10 millimeters, while their weights are 380 grams for the men's model, and 330 grams for the women's version.

Yes, that's what you're thinking, really heavy trail running shoes, but unrivaled when it comes to prioritizing cushioning, protection and stability.

Main advantages of the Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 - photo 3

Main advantages of the Mizuno Wave Mujin 6

To summarize, the main advantages of the Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 are summarized in the following aspects:

Midsole comfort.

Thanks to the combination of FloatWave and U4icX foams, this model is able to offer smoother transitions, while its cushioning is really comfortable.

Eyelet design

Vertical hole pattern for a smoother, more personalized and unrestricted fit.

Renewed outsole

There's no lack of Michelin's durable rubber outsole, but it also works in unison with the XtaGrip, offering unbeatable grip and traction on whatever surface you're running on in the mountains.

That said, this Mizuno Wave Mujin 6 is presented as an update to be taken into account, and to be followed, because it is aimed at mountain runners whose preference is to choose trail running shoes with maximum protection and optimal cushioning to cope with long distance runs, and also move well on rougher terrain.

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