light, responsive ride in their everyday shoes. The moderately firm, perky midsole remains the same; though the upper has lost its internal stability strap to simplify it and reduce the cost. (Review of previous version follows:)Mizuno Wave Rider 2001
Weight 318gEvaluation Mizuno is taking a risk with the all-new version of the Wave Rider. This well-cushioned, but light and responsive gem has proved a big hit. This is actually the first significant update of the Rider, and benefits from the firm
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 335gEvaluation The Wave Rider was our shoe of the year for 2000, and with good reason. Its light and responsive, and yet well
Mizuno substantially upgraded the Wave Rider last summer and ended up with a fantastic shoe. Wisely, it has changed little on the Rider other than the upper materials. That said, by using a lighter, more breathable mesh, the Rider's fit now feels
Mizuno have just released the latest edition to the Wave Rider running shoe, the Mizuno Wave Rider 16. The updated shoe has maintained the level of cushioning of previous versions and introduced a new ‘Smooth Ride’ material a shock
MIZUNOMizuno House, 612 Reading Road, Winnersh, Berks RG11 5HR;0118-936 2100; www.mizunoeurope.com2005 MODELSCUSHIONEDWave Creation 6 Wave Rider 8 STABILITYWave Inspire Wave Exodus 2004 MODELSCUSHIONEDWave Creation Wave Rider STABILITYWave
.(A review of the previous shoe follows:)Weight 340gEvaluation Like the Wave Rider, the Mercury benefits from a working over by Mizuno’s new Sozo design studio. And, like the Rider, the upgrade has been a positive one. Carbon fibre has been added to key areas
Rider. In short The Wave Rider is one of the best cushioning shoes on the market. The Creation is its plusher upgrade. Need we say more?Try it if you liked Mizuno Wave Creation (£85) and Wave Rider (£70); Adidas Equipment Exigence (£85, discontinued
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Mizuno’s key stability shoe isn’t in the premier league of its Wave Rider, Wave Precision and racing shoes, but it’s a nicely protective
of smooth ride and excellent rearfoot cushioning is hard to beat. Try it on if you liked Mizuno Wave Rider (£75); Asics GT-2060 (£70); Saucony GRID Omni (£70); Nike Air Pegasus (£60)
