Product Description

SmoothRide™-engineered for the smoothest ride possible, the Mizuno® Wave® Creation™ 9 women's running shoe utilizes Mizuno Wave™ cushioning technology for superior shock absorption and dispersion with a great transition to boot. Crafted with an air mesh upper for the utmost in breathability and comfort, the shoe features an X-10™ durable carbon rubber outsole for longer wear in high-impact areas.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16299 in Shoes
• Size: *
• Color: *
• Brand: Mizuno
• Fabric type: blend
• Dimensions: 4.70" h x 7.50" w x 11.90" l, 1.85 pounds

Features

• Midsole Material: AP Midsole--The AP midsole provides lightweight, responsive cushioning.
• Cushioning Technology: Mizuno Wave®--Disperses impact forces uniformly over the length and width of the midsole, providing unrivaled cushioning.
• Heel Technology: VS-1™--VS-1ý absorbs shock and enhances cushioning properties by resisting compression-set, thus extending the cushioning life of the shoe.
• Outsole: X-10™--Durable carbon rubber that allows for longer wear in high impact areas and supplements traction at heel strike.
• Lacing System: Traditional Lacing System--Traditional lacing system provides a tighter fit for more centralized support.

Customer Reviews

Agree - very stiff for running, but makes for good trainers
I bought these to back up a pair of well-cushioned (but well-worn) Asics Gel Kinetics. Running in these Mizunos is like running in track spikes - that nifty wave design gives me virtually no heel cushioning. On the plus side, the toe box is not as unnecessarily "tall" as those on the Asics. The Asics are like running on pillows by comparison. All is not lost, though. I found that these Mizunos have a far better grip on surfaces (e.g., keeping my feet from sliding when doing planks or stability exercises), so they're now my gym trainers. Maybe I'm not heavy enough to compress the heels. I'm 130 lbs, and the shoes might be designed for a heavier runner. Too bad, I was hoping to have another pair of running shoes. I was swayed by a stellar review from a friend, but she may never have tried running in Asics!

stiff run
I am avid runner and decided to try this shoe after a friend recommended it. On my first run, the shoes felt very stiff like I was running on cement. Even after a few weeks of running, they never broke in. There is no give in the heels which made my legs tire quickly. I run about 5 days a week, 8 miles a day. I finally threw these shoes away and went back to my Asics!!! Usually new running shoes feel like you are running on clouds....these DID NOT feel like that at all. I do not recommend these shoes.

if you have narrow feet look elsewhere
I liked the wave creation 8 because I have narrow feet and higher arches. The Wave Creation 9 has an open slit seam by the outside ankle area instead of a stiched seam. Inside the shoe is a weird elastic band to hold it together. The end result is the shoe is much less structured and more open and looser than WC8 version. If you have narrow feet to begin with, this makes the shoe wider. I was very disappointed this new design feature was not mentioned in the shoe description.