Mizuno Wave Rider 28 Introduction
When a shoe mannequin is ready to make it into mannequin quantity 20 or extra, you recognize the corporate has developed one thing value utilizing. On this case, Mizuno has their flagship every day coach, the Wave Rider 28.
This shoe is likely one of the examples of an organization not messing an excessive amount of with a components that works for the folks utilizing it. Sure, the supplies are up to date, and there are tweaks, however the 28 is just not too dissimilar to the final Wave Rider I ran in (the 20s).
It is a medium cushion shoe that’s designed to log miles and take a beating.
To that time, I’ve logged over 60 miles in these footwear they usually look almost model new.
Designed as a every day coach, and listed at $140, the Wave Rider 28 will compete in opposition to footwear just like the Brooks Ghost 16, Nike Pegasus 41, Reebok FloatZig 1, ASICS Gel Cumulus 26, ASICS Novablast 4, Saucony Experience 17, New Stability 880 v14, and extra.
Of those completely different fashions, the Wave Rider 28s are very corresponding to the Cumulus and Ghost 16s, however firmer. Though firmer, they’re additionally the providing from people who I feel could take essentially the most miles earlier than needing substitute.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28 First Impressions
When these arrived I used to be curious to see what they seemed like, and as is all the time the case with Mizuno, they’re good. The end high quality is top-notch.
You possibly can inform that these footwear are extraordinarily effectively made and that they may take a pounding. Shade-wise, the footwear will not be thrilling, and that was not stunning. Mizuno makes nice footwear, however they don’t seem to be recognized for flashy colours.
Once I put these footwear on for the primary time they have been precisely what I used to be anticipating; agency however comfy. For carrying all day, the Wave Riders are supremely comfy and will work effectively as a shoe to transition from work to a run.
In the course of the first run, a 4-mile straightforward tempo, they have been nice. The cushion was sufficient to maintain me going and never put on me out. Nevertheless, the cushion was firmer than I personally get pleasure from nevertheless it was nonetheless gentle sufficient for the run to be comfy.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28 Higher
The higher makes use of a 90% recycled supplies Jacquard Air Mesh design that makes use of a gusseted tongue to permit for an expensive, and breathable, run. This higher is seamless throughout the foot, utilizing the jacquard material so as to add construction and quantity to the shoe.
This higher is versatile in all instructions whereas staying very true to measurement, my 13s becoming completely. This higher feels pretty tight on the heel, then tight-to-regular within the mid- and forefoot.
This higher makes use of nice construction within the lacing system together with thick laces to assist lock your foot into the higher. This construction pairs with the design of the collar the place there’s extra materials and padding whereas pulling away from the achilles tendon. Though easy, that is noticeable throughout my runs as my toes felt locked in however in a position to transfer.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28 Sole Unit
The Wave Rider 28 makes use of Mizuno’s ENERZY NXT foam within the midsole. That is publicised because the softest, and most responsive, Mizuno cushion up to now. There’s loads of foam underneath the heel (31mm) to take a number of miles, however the drop (12mm) is way larger than a lot of the footwear available on the market in the intervening time as there’s solely 19mm underneath the forefoot.
This design forces the runner ahead onto their toes to create a extra pure gait. For heel-strikers the excessive heel-stack offers loads of cushion after which transitions aggressively to the toe. This {couples} with the rocker design on the toebox to assist transition you thru your gait and toe-off.
To assist this alongside Mizuno locations their signature Wave plate within the heel to assist transition power from the touchdown into your toe-off. This plate is made utilizing PEBAX RNEW, a plant-based TPU to supply stability and power return.
The outsole is an X10 carbon rubber, which gives supreme sturdiness for lengthy put on. This outsole additionally offers good grip on nearly all surfaces. The one subject I had was proper after a really arduous rain and standing water nonetheless current in some areas.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28 Conclusions
Total I used to be questioning what I’d take into consideration the Mizuno Wave Rider 28. Previously the Wave Rider has been my favourite mannequin of Mizuno coach.
Nevertheless, lately I ran within the Wave Sky, and was impressed by how gentle and responsive they may make a shoe. I hoped that the Wave Rider would use the identical plush feeling at a decrease stack peak to have the ability to encourage pushing the tempo.
This shoe, nevertheless, didn’t have any of that plush feeling. Don’t get me mistaken, they’re very comfy. Nevertheless, as a bigger runner, the agency cushion current within the Mizuno’s conventional trainers can get very jarring throughout longer runs.
This shoe actually excels within the 5k-10k vary. Throughout these runs I felt snap and push. Nevertheless, my toes felt battered after I pushed it previous 15k.
I notice that this shoe is designed for a heel-strike runner, which I’m not, but when I’m coaching for an extended race I need to be comfy previous 15k.
The opposite subject I had was that they felt heavy on my toes throughout longer runs. Once I weighed them at house, they got here in at 11.4 oz for my measurement 13s, which was fairly a bit heavier than the footwear I reviewed earlier than these.
When in comparison with different every day trainers which can be within the $130-140 vary, I’d put the Wave Rider 28 behind the likes of the New Stability 880, Brooks Ghost 16, and the Reebok FloatZig.
It’s not a foul shoe, it’s actually fairly good. Nevertheless I simply really feel there are some higher choices available on the market for a runner like me.
