Temps are dropping, but the Elixir Jacket’s just heating things up. Here in Colorful Colorado, just about every serious runner has cold weather line up. I certainly have my favorite shirts and tights for just about every running occasion, and honestly, a jacket has just never entered the lineup. With fall in full swing, [...]
The Aero Square short – a performance piece for the rest of us. Lots of running companies out there make shorts in two categories – lightweight racing shorts, and baggy jogging shorts. Typically, the lightweight racing ones are split shorts with a small inseam and lots of tech. They’re cool, but if chafing’s a problem [...]
Say Hello to Neutral Nirvana. Some think that the term neutral describes a lack of pronation correction. Literally, an absence of technology which somehow makes the shoe less of a buy. Some companies are even guilty of using more tech laden shoes, pulling a correction last out of it, and putting it on the market [...]
If you’ve never given wave technology a try, give it a go. You might just surprise yourself… To begin with, I ran in barefoot shoes just about all summer. I was looking for shoes with less structure, less padding, less… well, everything. Really, even though it all started innocently enough (I was looking to [...]
If the Wave Rider 13, 12, 11… have treated you well, you will be happy to know the Wave Rider 14 hasn’t changed all that much this season. For many running shoe companies, it’s important to change their products so they will have something new to talk about for the season. On the runner’s side, [...]
The Mizuno Wave Ascend held true to its claim to be built for the mild over-pronator who requires a combination of cushioning and stability. After 5 weeks of 3-4 times a week wear on a variety of terrain, the Mizuno Wave Ascend held up nicely with only slight wear. The AIRmesh uppers only adds to [...]
The Mizuno Wave Cabrakan was an excellent shoe to test with the anticipation cooler weather right around the corner. When first stepping into the Cabrakan, the arch support and cushion were prominent. The shoe was immediately taken out to tackle the trails in Colorado high country. I was immediately impressed with the beathability of [...]
Not all running shorts are created equal and the Mizuno Mustang running shorts are a perfect example. This spring we have tested a great number of running specific shorts from a variety of brands and found the Mizuno Mustang to be the top performer. The following are a few of the features we consider when [...]
The Maverick Split Short by Mizuno, is a featherweight training or racing short. The Maverick incorporates QuickDry Plus technology into the outer shell, which makes the Maverick a lightweight and quick drying, which are a plus when you are trying to be your best. These shorts have a 2” inseam, which may seem too short [...]
The Jinx Sport Top from Mizuno was a pleasant surprise in our field of spring running apparel. The Jinx is not only incredibly comfortable, but its’ design is also well thought out and flattering. The Jinx has highly breathable mesh side panels that aid in moisture management, while the remainder of the piece is a [...]
The Mizuno Wave Rider has long been a favorite of neutral runners looking for a forgiving, speedy shoe. The 13th iteration of this shoe is no exception. The Wave Rider 13 continues to have a superb fit with a cushy but not bulky midsole. Our testers were impressed at how cushioned this shoe felt while [...]
The Women’s Mizuno Wave Precision 10 is the lightest Neutral shoe currently made by Mizuno. Weighing only 8.5 ounces and with a blown rubber forefoot outsole this shoe provides optimal flexibility, cushoining and responsiveness for the neutral runner. This shoe also was also created with Mizuno’s “wave” system which is designed to distribute weight and [...]
Mizuno’s “wave” system is engineered to disperse energy and weight along the entire outsole of the foot, and guarantees a smooth ride. Light footed, mechanically efficient runners will love this shoe for exactly that reason. The heel to toe transition in this shoe is smooth as butter, and even a little bouncy at times. This [...]
The Mizuno Alchemy 9 is the most recent update from Mizuno to their popular pronation control shoe, the Alchemy. The Alchemy 9 sports Mizuno’s Dynamotion fit upper which envelops the foot and reduces distortion of the upper during the gait cycle. Our testers found the upper to be very comfortable and the AIRmesh upper is [...]
The Mizuno Wave Creation 10 is a neutral cushion shoe that provides outstanding cushioning thanks to VS1 technology in the forefoot and Mizuno’s patented Infinity Wave. The Infinity Wave provides ultimate shock-absorbing ability by dispersing energy from shoe impact throughout the midsole. At first testers were apprehensive about the high profile of this shoe, however, [...]
The Mizuno Wave Rider 12 is a neutral runners dream. We found this shoe to be the most comfortable shoe on the market while giving us a stable ride. We have been testing out the Wave Rider for years now and we feel this shoe finally has hit the nail right on the head. Some [...]
