Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5

Those of us who like to run on the road (or if you want to start in this exciting world) you are in luck because the new Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5 is available, with interesting new features and some of the best value for money shoe from the brand.

If you like to run at leisurely pace (and comfortably) on your first runs, these running shoes night be one of your main candidates because they offer a good combination of these two important aspects.

We have to highlight the brand's commitment to recycled materials that are present in different parts of the shoe, an improvement over the previous version. Below you have all the details of these Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5

Main features of the new Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5

This new version of the shoe is presented with a more modern design than the Mizuno Wave Prodigy 4, and you can not miss the quality details of the Japanese brand, including a more avant-garde logo and reflective details to provide greater security when running.

An important change in the new shoe is found in the upper, which features a one-piece jacquard mesh fabric that is more functional, allowing us to run with greater comfort and breathability.

It is an ideal model for those who are looking for a shoe to run comfortably, with padding and with the foot well-held inside the shoe. There is also a tongue, which is not integrated with the upper, which is lightly padded. The shoe has TPU inserts on the sides to provide greater stability.

We will now focus on one of the most important parts of a shoe: the midsole, as the Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5 has one of the most popular technologies of the brand. It's the Wave plate, which for this model is made of Pebax and located in the heel, so we have a shoe for beginners in running, but with the benefits of higher-end shoes of the brand.

We continue with the midsole. The upper is made of EL8, a material with the same cushioning capacity of EVA foam but 10% lighter, ideal for lighter runners. The lower part of the midsole, in the heel area, the compound used is the U4icX, the same that we find in the previous version, and that will help to slightly increase reactivity and durability, another important aspect when starting to run.

The technical specifications of these Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5 include a 9mm drop and a weight of 295 grams (size 9 UK) in the men's version and 245 grams (size 7.5 UK) for women, ideal parameters to provide comfort and cushioning in our workouts.

Ideal runner profile: Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5

The essence of the shoe remains the same. It's a training shoe for daily running and ideal for beginners of medium weight and neutral stride who want to feel the reactivity and momentum, without giving up softness and cushioning.

It is an ideal model for beginner runners, as it allows us to run at medium (or even slow) paces with good comfort. Think around 6 minutes per kilometre.

Recommended distances: Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5

These running shoes are ideal for running short to medium distances, from 5 to approximately 15km, because we must not forget that they are shoes to start out running. 

With the Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5 you are going to run comfortably on your first workouts, in addition to having a vegan shoe, as it has been made without any animal material. The recycled material is the main protagonist in some parts of the shoe, including the insole, the laces and the fabric lining of the upper.

It is clear that this shoe will be one of the best options for all those who start running, especially if you do not need the great technologies and features of more advanced models. The Mizuno Wave Prodigy 5: great features without breaking the bank.