![]() I found the fit true to size and a little more snug than the average daily trainer so you might need to size up if you prefer a roomy fit. The large logos on the sides and the small ones on the heel are all reflective for low-light training. The heel tab and collar are adequately padded without feeling excessively plush. It’s also the perfect length so it protects from lacing pressure and doesn’t irritate my foot.Īn internal heel counter provides effective heel support so heel lockdown is excellent. It has a gusseted tongue which is lightly padded so the tongue stays put for the entire run. It has minimal overlays and breathability is acceptable. It’s made from an engineered air mesh which is soft and flexible. It has no faults and it’s comfortable even on long runs that last over 4 hours. The highlight of the Wave Rider 25 for me is its upper and it makes it feel like an expensive shoe. It makes it very difficult to pick up the pace so it’s not a very versatile shoe. The very flexible forefoot makes the Wave Rider 25 only suitable for relaxed, easy or recovery runs because it has no snappiness to it. I must say that I enjoy the Wave Plate in the heel which makes the Wave Rider 25 feel more stable than other neutral daily trainers but I would prefer it if the Wave Plate was full-length which would make the ride feel more consistent. This shoe is designed for runners who need the extra heel support but who also prefer a soft, flexible forefoot. The back half feels firm and rigid (because of the Wave Plate) while the front feels super soft and flexible (due to the compression molded Enerzy Foam) and this leads to a disjointed, inconsistent-feeling ride. The back half of the Wave Rider 25 has a completely different ride to the front half so it’s like two different shoes that were joined at the midfoot. It also has a separate wedge of Enerzy under the Wave Plate in its heel which is injection molded and more durable than the softer, top layer of compression molded Enerzy.Įnerzy is a relatively soft foam but I don’t experience much energy return from it. This is the first Wave Rider to have a full-length Enerzy Foam midsole which is Mizuno’s new generation foam. Mizuno Wave Rider 25 – Right Heel Closeup Overall, my first run in the Wave Rider 25 felt comfortable, natural, and the ride felt more relaxed than I expected it to feel. The Wave Rider 25 felt softer in the forefoot but transitions didn’t feel as smooth as in the Ghost 14 which has a single-density midsole. Both trainers are very similar in that they have the exact same stack heights with big 12 mm drops. The ride reminded me a lot of the Brooks Ghost 14. The Wave Rider 25 also didn’t feel as clunky or noisy as I expected it to be, which used to be a signature Wave Rider feature. The most surprising thing was how soft and flexible the forefoot felt because of the Enerzy Foam situated in the forefoot which is a big change from the Wave Riders of days gone by. My first run was a 17 kilometer easy run at an average pace of 6 minutes per kilometer. ![]() The interior felt smooth and the fit was perfect. The first time I put the Wave Rider 25 on, I was impressed with how plush and luxurious the upper felt. So have the major updates that Mizuno has made to the Wave Rider improved it or is it still the same old Wave Rider? Mizuno Wave Rider 25 First Impressions ![]() ![]() It was far from a fun or engaging ride and I ended up using it for gym workouts. While there were no major faults with it, I found it clunky, stiff and firm. My last experience with a Wave Rider was the 21st version. It’s now $5 more expensive, making it one of the most expensive neutral, mid-range daily trainers. The Wave Rider 25 weighs 0.5 oz less than its predecessor and still has the same heel stack height of 36 mm and 24 mm in the forefoot. The new Wave Rider 25 has also been completely revamped with a more breathable upper and a full-length Enerzy midsole. The Wave Rider 24 had a filled-in arch section on its outsole for the first time while it also saw the introduction of Enerzy Foam in its heel. However, the last 2 versions of the Wave Rider have been surprising in that they have received much bigger updates than usual which is uncharacteristic for Mizuno. ![]() Over the years, the Wave Rider has gained a wide, loyal fanbase and has built a solid reputation of being a consistent, reliable workhorse which doesn’t change much from iteration to iteration. The Mizuno Wave Rider is the second oldest neutral daily trainer- the Nike Pegasus being the oldest. ![]()
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