Mizuno Wave Nirvana 2

Mizuno's best stability shoe isn't plush - version 1 was firm and the RW Shoe Lab found that version 2 is firmer still.

Mizuno has chosen to make only minor changes to its top-end stability model. Like the first version, it's a super-stable shoe thanks to a composite Wave plate running through the midsole. This has rubber on the lateral side and plastic on the medial side - the rubber cushions as you ... Continue reading

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Joanne Hawley

My first pair of "proper" running shoes so not much to compare them to!

They let in a good amount air over the foot that my housemate complains less about my stinky feet!

now I see the price tag, I'm gla Continue reading...

Marion Castle 2

Fatastic stability shoes that don't look like Bod shoes Continue reading...

CumbriaMyLord

Despite the price and the fact the red, white and blue is now grey, greyer and black these are excellent shoes and helped me overcome longstanding injury problems to get back to spending quality time on my feet Continue reading...

roofus

don't bother with these. Kayano's are the better option. Continue reading...

lemsip

Had 5 pairs of Mizuno's in recent years, (none in last 2 yrs).
They seem built to last, never fall apaort, not to everynoe styling, but a great shoe, but not at £90!
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Tracey Hall 6

Do shoes break down with time or miles?

Does anyone know the magic retirement calculation for running shoes?

Posted: 16/07/2006 at 22:50

Tangerinetwirly

I buy the same trainer all the time and they don't last the same miles. They seem to last about 750miles in the summer months and 500 miles in the winter months so I can only assume that the mud and wet makes them break down quicker.

I judge by how my feet feel, when i start to get a pain in the ball of my foot after a run then i know i need new trainers.

TT ;0)

Posted: 17/07/2006 at 01:46

cabletow

mud and wet

or temperature - cold reduces elasticity and the foamy rubbery stuff fractures more easily

Posted: 17/07/2006 at 09:03

Hillheader

I'm getting about 500 miles out of my shoes, but at lot of the miles are on rough tracks or hills. They are retired when bounce is lost or I can see a toe.

Posted: 18/07/2006 at 15:59

Lilly

definately when bounce is lost and pushing down on the inner and it's hard to touch.I know when I run and it feels different.I go about 600 miles.It's good to have 3 pairs,initially expensive but pays off in the long run........oh thats road,track and trail shoes.

Posted: 30/07/2006 at 13:16