Latest Reviews
 |  | | Posted: 26/06/10 | | 'Solid, no nonsense neutral shoe' | | Strengths:
Great (firm) cushioning
Fits really nicely - snug but not restrictive
Stable
Durable | | Weaknesses:
None | | Overall:
First pair of Brooks and really like them. I'm a bigger runner who needs a firm, durable shoe with a little stability and these really fit the bill. Seem to be lasting a long time. Can just chug along without even thinking about my shoes/feet. Will buy again. Haven't noticed any variation in cushioning from the 'adaptive' DNA cushioning but suspect that's just marketing hype. Looks and feels similar to Asics Gel and seems to work fine though. |
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| | | Posted: 21/03/10 | | 'Great shoe - evolution of a proven class leader' | | Strengths:
Great fit, now lighter than previous models. Cushioning plate is same since version 8, but the 11s use a new midsole foam and rubber connecting posts (rather than plastic) which means there's a much softer/springier feel. Previous models could feel a little hard. | | Weaknesses:
Not much. Firm cushioning and perhaps 'too much shoe' for lighter runners but for the target audience - big, neutral to slightly overpronating runners - it's hard to fault it. Expensive, but then £20 extra over the lifetime of a shoe is hardly extortionate. | | Overall:
Great shoe. Probably the best of the high end neutral shoes; firmer cushioning than the marshmallow type neutral shoes (Vomero, Nimbus etc.) with great stability and durability. Best version of the Creation for some years. |
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| | | Posted: 22/02/08 | | 'APPALLING UPDATE TO A GREAT SHOE' | | Strengths:
Same midsole/outsole as version 8 | | Weaknesses:
New upper is awful - irritates the feet, tongue can't sit centrally, cheap and nasty ! | | Overall:
Version 8 of the Creation was awesome - great fit, very cushioned and durable new midsole (Infinity Wave). Wore 2 pairs back to back with no issues, no pain in my legs, absolutely wonderful.
Mizuno tend to bring out a completely new shoe (version 8 in this case), then leave the midsole the same for the next version (9), changing the upper only. This time they've got it completely wrong - the new upper is an attempt to make the shoe move with the foot, but it's a horribly cheap, nasty, botched attempt. Essentially just a big strip of elastic down one side of the foot which pulls the upper out of shape and irritates the foot. Absolutely awful ! Will be buying more version 8s and hope they sort it out for version 10 ! |
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| | | Posted: 07/02/07
Updated: 02/04/07 | | | | | Performance | | 100% | | Comfort | | 100% | | Value | | 60% |
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