| Gender | Men , Women |
| Weight | 260 gr |
| Drop | 12 mm |
| Cushion | High |
| Runner weight | Medium |
| Running gait | Neutral |
| Surface | Road |
| Use | mixed |
| Pace | High |
| Foot | Normal feet |
| Strike | heel |
| Year | 2014 |
The Mizuno Wave Rider 18 are renewed. Aimed at runners with neutral footstep for all distances, including marathon. They have a weight of 260 gr in a 95 USA and is suitable for runners up to 80 kg for training, long runs and competition at medium paces.
The most popular shoe of the Japanese brand incorporates in this update a one-piece upper that fits perfectly to the foot, thanks to the new Dynamotion Fit internal reinforcements.
Its cushioning continues to be Wave in parallel and midsole made with U4iC, Mizuno's lightest and most innovative cushioning material.
New premium internal insole and SR Touch in the heel area, which provides cushioning and helps propulsion.
The outsole has also been redesigned to offer increased traction with Smoothrider technology. It reduces vibrations produced by foot impact on landing and take-off.
New flex cuts in the sole for a better transition of the footprint.
It has a drop of 12 mm. 24 mm height in the heel and 12 mm in the part of the toe.
El x represents Mizuno 's most durable solid rubber compound and by placing it in the areas of the foot that impact the ground the most, it contributes to prolonging the life of the shoe, as well as improving traction.
SR TOUCHNewcushioning material for the midsole, lightweight and with good propulsion properties.
AIRMESH
This special material used in the upper mesh maintains a high level of breathability throughout the life of the shoe, helping to keep the foot cool and ventilated.
U4ICNewcushioning material for the midsole. U4IC has the same cushioning properties as AP+, but is much lighter. The run feels lighter.