Product Description

SmoothRide™-engineered for the smoothest ride possible, the Mizuno® Wave® Creation™ 9 men'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: #281 in Shoes
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• Color: *
• Brand: Mizuno
• Dimensions: 5.10" h x 8.80" w x 14.40" l, 3.00 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-1™ 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

Good for training and competition
I'm little bit on heavy side and these shoes provide the cushion that I need. I use this tennis to my training sessions and some medium competition 10Km and 15Km. Even it is a little heavy, it give a very nice stability during the running.

Design changes getting worse
I've been running in the Mizuno Wave Creation for almost ten years now. I have sent Mizuno a lot of money over the years. I've stayed with the model through several improvements/iterations, because for me, once I've found a shoe that works for me, I tend to stick with it until it stops working. Also, honestly, I'd rather avoid all the trouble of finding a new "perfect" home for my feet.

Well, I think the time to re-initiate the search may have come. The latest iteration of the MWC has a looser build about it, with the insole side feeling like it's made of two separate pieces held together only with some flimsy elastic. It's just odd and feels cheap.

In any case, my next pair of running shoes may be another pair of MWCs, but it will only be after I've tried on what's available from the other manufacturers -- something I have not done in a long time.

Unusual Heel Design
Mizuno seems to have a good reputation for quality and innovation, so I took a chance on the Wave Creation 9. I loved the shoe - except for the heel. It is rigid and feels like plastic on the outside, and (at least when I tried them on) I felt like my heel was in a cast. Not flexible at all. So, I returned them. You may be able to "break in" the heel eventually, but I didn't want to take the chance.