Performance

Lightness
8
Cushioning
9
Flexibility
7
Responsive
8
Stability
9
Grip
8

Details of Wave Inspire 16

Gender Men , Women
Men weight 285 gr
Women weight 240 gr
Drop 12 mm
Cushion High
Runner weight Medium , Strong
Running gait Overpronation
Surface Road
Use training , Racing
Pace Medium
Foot Normal feet
Strike heel
Distance 10K , Half-marathon
Year 2019

In the new catalog of Running shoes from Mizuno for the 2020 season is full of updates of its most emblematic models. One of them, the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16, one of the references of the Japanese brand when it comes to offering support and stability to the runner who needs to correct his pronator footprint.

This latest version of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 is labeled as the softest stability from the Japanese brand. Although its update brings with it numerous and notable changes, the philosophy of the model does not vary too much, because it maintains the idea of providing a soft, stable and fast stride.

Runner profile of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16

With this advance, the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 is presented as a stability running shoe for high performance in both training and competitions.

It is a model especially designed for runners who need moderate support, but who also want to enjoy more dynamic cushioning and superior performance.

The features of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16, in detail

To ensure that this renewed Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 is able to provide an optimal balance between lightness and cushioning, combined with optimum comfort in every step, the designers of the Osaka firm have spared no resources when it comes to including the most advanced technologies and the most cutting-edge materials of the moment.

Through a voluminous midsole that includes SmoothRide technology, as well as the characteristic Wave platform -with CloudWave distribution-, and exclusive materials such as U4ic and U4icX, we get a model that stands out for its great shock absorption capacity, and therefore more comfortable transitions.

New highlights of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16

The main novelty of these Mizuno Wave Wave Inspire 16 lies in the renovation of its upper, where theengineered mesh, as well as the Dynamotion Fit technology, allow to increase the feeling of exceptional softness and comfort, and also of a formidable breathability. Something that undoubtedly contributes to a better fit, and even softer than its predecessor version of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 What's more, even the toe cap reinforcement is internal to maintain a sleeker and softer design and appearance.

In the outsole, the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 continues to use the X10 rubber compound, the most solid of the Japanese brand, which reinforces the feeling of grip and traction in each step.

Regarding technical specifications, these Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 maintain the 12 mmdrop (19 mm in the forefoot and 31 mm in the heel). The weights are 285 grams for the men's version and 240 grams for the women's model. That said, we can speak of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 as a really light model, despite its high drop, which allows it to maintain that balance of cushioning and reduced weight.

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 17, the latest update of Mizuno's prestigious Wave Inspire saga, is now available. A silhouette that brings with it important new features thanks to the presence of Mizuno ENERZY cushioning technology, discover them!

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