Mizuno Men's Wave Rider 28 Running Shoe

Made an immediate difference on my runs! They did wear down a little faster than my shoes normally do, but that may be a result of my form + an increase in duration/frequency.

I've been a runner my whole life. I've tried every shoe out there. I keep coming back to the Wave Rider because it's the perfect balance of support and cushion. And each pair lasts about 350 miles, if not more. Which, isn't bad at all when you're talking about performance running shoes.

I have a wide footbed, high arch, and high instep. Also, am recovering from achilles tendonitis. I use this shoe mainly for walking, and light jogging… this is a great shoe for my recovery needs. My hope is to provide an update in the future where I can provide insight on how this performs for me running.

I have been using Mizuno running shoes (Wave riders) since 2004 - perfect for neutral balance (no pronation) and appropriate cushioning with a snug fit for my narrow feet but enough space at the front for the feet to not feel like they are in a shoe. Definitely recommend alternating shoes as the sole is a bit soft and needs recovery time - specially if you are running long distances. I size up by half a size - always have - and that gives my toes a small amount of space. Still hit the top and get blackened toes on the longest toe - not an issue with the shoe, but with how I hold my feet while running. The only downside over the past 20+ years of my use of these shoes is that I see they are getting less robust - even as my running has decreased from marathon training to just the occasional trot around the park.

I have been training in Mizuno's since 2002 when I ran my 1st marathon. I've run in several models, but the Wave Rider is my 1st choice. It has plenty of structure and cushion, but is still light weight. I have a wide forefoot and the shape of the shoe fits me perfectly. I'm a 10.5, but wear 11s to ensure plenty of toe space.

I've been running in Mizuno shoes for the past 10 years. My max mileage in a year is 2,500, but most years between 1,250 - 2,000. Impressed with the performance, durability, and quality of WaveRiders and my most recent pairs continue to impress. You can't go wrong with this!

Very comfortable — honestly one of the best pairs I've ever worn. However, the material quality is not great. I used them for less than a year, and unfortunately, as you can see in the photo, they tore on the upper part. Would I buy from Mizuno again? Absolutely yes!!! But please, please — improve the material quality. I'm begging you.

I bought these to replace an older pair or Wave Riders that were falling apart from long use. I like them though they are slightly different feeling than the ones that they replaced, and I have worn them a few times already. Seem to rub just a little on my ankle bones sometimes...

I bought this shoe through the Mizuno USA website. I was excited to buy it but after wearing it for a little bit, I didn't feel right. Turns out that Japanese and American sizes might say the same sizes, but they're not. Something is a little different between the two countries. The American size 10 was smaller in length to the Japanese size 10. So, I contacted Mizuno USA and was told what to do to receive a refund. The process to return was straight forward. I'll try to buy another pair of Mizuno Waverider soon enough.

Decent padding and comfortable upper. However no support and a mediocre feel overall. Not matching my expectations of previous mizuno styles which I have and are great! The wave plate here is practically non existent. In my previous pair the wave plate feels amazing.