Mizuno has found that the heel collar (the top of the shoe around your heel) becomes deformed with time, giving a poor fit. Its answer is Dynamotion Fit, which in neutral shoes means a stretchy panel on the outside of the shoe to relieve pressure and improve fit. A new, plusher and more responsive sockliner also features. Try-on comfort is noticeably better and, on the run, the new fit really works: it feels snug without being restrictive, and even testers who usually struggle with blisters and rubbing around the ankle and heel were pleasantly surprised. Our wear-testers say: "This fitted my foot really well. Sometimes the heel part of shoes is too loose for me, but these were fine straight away." - Ros Tabor

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