Mizuno wave rider 21 pret tabla7/29/2023 (As soon as I laced up, I noticed the 25 supporting the medial side of my foot, slightly resisting an inward roll, which is something I never really noticed in past Rider models.) My foot also sat a little deeper inside the midsole of the 25, whereas I felt more “on top of” the foam in the 24. And, while both shoes are neutral, the 25 offers a touch more stability-likely from its thicker, longer wave plate. Comparatively, the 24 has a slightly stiffer feel with a bit more snap. Overall, I found it more comfortable, but slower on toe-off than the 24. The 25 felt softer, especially in the forefoot, and more flexible. On foot, the shoes’ rides were similar enough that I could log over five miles without any discomfort, but I did notice a difference. This did not influence the outcome of this review, written after running more than 50 miles in them.I laced up the Wave Rider 24 on my left foot and the 25 on my right to see what’s changed between models. ![]() We purchased a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 24 from runningwarehouse using our own money. ![]() For now I think the Wave Rider 24 is a solid update that will be embraced by many runners and worth giving a shot. I would hope to see future evolutions incorporate a full ENERZY midsole making it ideal for all stride types. The shoe is radically softer and more responsive than it has ever been thanks to ENERZY which make it a good choice for runners looking for that versatile day in day out trainer. The Rider has a lot going for it but it’s somewhat inconsistent ride keeps it from being a perfect daily trainer. That said the change of foam and other improvements have breathed new life into this solid daily trainer and given it a big jump forward. I am sure many runners, myself included, gravitated away from the shoe as they have become rather boring over the last few years. ![]() The Wave Rider is by far Mizuno’s most popular shoe, so its great to see new technology focused on it. This seems just surface now but could potentially be a Sign that durability might be an issue. I have began to start to see wear in the softer blown runner and bit in the exposed midsole after 50 miles. The traction is reliable and even performed nicely over some mild trail runs. There have been a few additional groves added that give the shoe great flexibility through the forefoot. Carbon rubber in the heel for extra durability and a softer blown runner in the forefoot to bolster cushioning. The outsole of the 24 uses two types of rubber. While this didn’t seem to be too much of an issue for daily runs it was noticeable on longer efforts putting more pressure on my hip flexors and quads. While the shoe is smoother the transition, for me, seemed a bit off through the mid-foot where the foams change. However, this combination is only in the heel of the shoe which is perfect for heel strikers, but for a mid foot striker like myself its difficult to feel the full benefit. The wave plate has been thinned and shortened now offering a bit more than stability providing a touch of responsiveness now that it has been paired with the new foam. The Wave Rider 24 is smooth and hits a sweet spot for cushioning that is isn’t too much, but firm and responsive enough that they feel good at faster paces with a nice subtle pop at toe off.
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