The Mizuno Wave Rider is designed for neutral runners who want a good feel of the road. The new Wave Rider has a built-in sock liner to improve comfort.
SmoothRide Engineered, Composite Parallel Wave for superior shock absorption and dispersion with a great transition to boot. Solid rubber forefoot outsole design for durability and flexibility. NEW! Ortholite® sockliner for a responsive first feel.
The Mizuno Wave Rider is a lightweight cushioning shoe and is softer than its predecessor. In this update Mizuno has replaced 66 percent of the petroleum in its full-length midsole plate with castor oil, so it will biodegrade easily. It's built on the same last, so the changes to the fit are minimal.
Mizuno Wave™ Technology Conventional midsoles use flat materials which allow deep penetration at the point of impact. The Mizuno Wave disperses impact forces uniformly over the length and width of the midsole of the Wave Inspire, providing unrivaled cushioning. The Mizuno Wave is biomechanically engineered midsole technology that resists overpronation, thus relieving stress on ankle and knee joints.
Mizuno Smooth Ride™
Direct from Mizuno's innovative Sozo Studio comes SmoothRide Engineering, the next generation of performance footwear design. SmoothRide Engineering is designed to minimize the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot through the phases of the running gait cycle by reducing shock vibration and increasing flexibility. This allows Mizuno to create running footwear that provides an extremely comfortable running experience through an even, smooth ride. Already considered an industry leader in design and technology, Mizuno takes yet another leap forward with SmoothRide Engineering, for maximum enjoyment and performance while running.
Mizuno Gender Engineering™
Developed in Mizuno's Sozo Studio, Gender Engineering is the next generation of design technology to maximize fit and performance in athletic footwear. Mizuno has learned through extensive research that there are fundamental differences between the running styles of men and women. Gender Engineering from Mizuno adjusts to those issues - by creating shoes that more closely fit the different styles of the male and female runner, in return maximizing performance.
Mizuno X10™
The most durable carbon rubber that allows for longer wear in high impact areas and supplements traction on heel strike. This gives the Wave Rider a long life.
Mizuno VS-1™
VS-1 absorbs shock and enhances cushioning properties by resisting
compression-set, thus extending the cushioning life of the shoe.
Unique shock absorbing thermoplastics elastomer positioned within
the highest initial impact shock areas of the heel and forefoot. Material
is constructed from 70% vibration absorption material with the balance
being EVA and Isoprene rubber.
The combination of all the materials facilitates excellent shock absorption, while also providing an efficient and smooth toe off. Mizuno VS-1 is lightweight
and has a durable memory (returns to original shape after initial impact)
ideal for continuous force impact. VS-1 resists compression. The durometer
of VS-1 can also be adjusted i.e. Heel wedge is 55 shore C, whereas forefoot
is at 40 shore C. ln house test results have shown a 20% improvement in
shock absorption over EVA.
Mizuno Airmesh™
Breathable and Cool. AIR Mesh™ allows each running shoe from Mizuno to maintain a high standard of breathability for the life of the shoe and allows for the foot to stay cool.
