Mizuno Wave Inspire 17

Ran the Tokyo marathon with those this year and felt no discomfort whatsoever the whole time. Light but still good enough cushion underneath which is my favorite kind of cushion. Will definitely buy more in the future.

I have been wearing Mizuno Inspire running shoes since the Inspire 5 (~2011) and they continue to be the best all round most comfortable shoe for me. Unfortunately the durability of more recent versions of the shoe have been questionable due to the back heel interior wear. I’m hoping Mizuno has corrected this issue with the Inspire 16 but only time will tell. The other issue, which is more a minor inconvenience really, are the flat laces. Although they stay tied during long runs, I for some reason find flat laces particularly difficult to undo and plan to swap them out with laces from an older pair. Otherwise these shoes are great especially if you can snag them at a reduced price.

These are actually inspire wave 17s, but listed under the 16s. I've been an avid user of the wave 16 for about 5 years. The 17s are ok but the design changes to the outsole are terrible. It catches pebbles like no other which is irritating.

If any of you have ever tried the Nike Max Moto series throughout the early 2000's, but were disappointed when they discontinued it, then this is the shoe for you. For pronators, this shoe is very well padded, giving you excellent support, and will keep your feet comfortable all day, even if you are overweight. Mizuno makes other kinds of running shoes, but the Wave Inspire is their flagship. I have never worn a Wave Inspire that I didn't like; these shoes are well built and won't fall apart as easily as their Nike counterparts. You don't have to be a pronator to use them; it simply means they have extra padding on the sides and arch, which is a good thing for just about everyone, in my opinion (remember that less padding equals more shock on your joints). I also like the shoelaces they use; they don't undo while you're running. In terms of longevity, I usually replace my running shoes every ten months, but you can wear them even longer if you take good care of them. Mine still looked great after ten months, but as a frequent runner, I was told that the materials are the most springy during the first ten months, so I don't usually keep a pair longer than a year at most.

I run about 12 miles a week and also lift at the gym 3 days/week. I want a shoe that I can wear to do both. When I find a shoe I like, I want to buy it again. I had been wearing a neutral Mizuno but it has been discontinued. I tried the Mizuno Sky 5 but I thought there was too much cushion in the toe. I tried the Wave Rider 24 and love it so I have those in blue. I also ordered this Wave inspire 16. Even though this shoe has more support than what I had been wearing, it is still a really comfortable shoe for me. I have found it to be fairly hot, though. They are black and not well vented (like my old mesh shoes). It was also a sunny day when I took them for their first test run. They were so comfortable with the right amount of cushion and spring for me. I also love the way they look. I really like them and recommend them.

Great cushioning, especially in the heel unit. Just an FYI- this is NOT a stability shoe. This shoe offers midsole/outsole cushioning, strong energy return from the outsole, and overall excellent comfort. Doesn't do too badly in the debris-collecting department, either, if you live in a place with a lot of rocky terrain and thorny plants (we do). Very much enjoying this shoe, and have bought 3 pair in the last 5 months.

Love them still wear them but they are done i put an absurd amout of miles on these before they wore out in all conditions; pavement to mountain trails(not suggested). Will huy again or the 17 or what ever they are up to now

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 16s (especially the WaveKnits) were the absolute nadir of Mizuno stability shoe design and construction. Those were cheaply built, had loose and sloppy road feel, and began to wear through at the heel, upper, and sole within 200 miles despite the usual high purchase price. Yet I bought six pairs in a year-and-a-half despite the serious faults because changing brands would have required too much in-person interaction in the midst of our endless pandemic.Version 17 finally begins to right some of the worst mistakes of the 16s, but makes others instead. Construction of the sole appears more solid and the uppers’s toe box doesn’t ship with gaps or holes that you could put a finger through (as 16s sometime did). But the design has changed in ways that aren’t entirely positive depending on your expectations and requirements. The medial post is gone and the sole is now one nearly solid flat expanse from front to back (imagine a more heavily treaded tennis shoe). Your foot doesn’t slip off the sole or turn on hills as the version 16 WaveKnits were prone to do, but the 17s feel flat and stiff towards the front instead. Heel cushioning is very good, but the forefoot has way too little of a different and cheaper foam, which makes the 17s feel like two different shoes that lack a good transition. Heel strikers may not notice or care. Those who land more towards to the middle or front might find themselves with sore feet from loudly slapping at the pavement on insufficient padding.I wish Mizuno would stop relentlessly cost-cuttings & chasing dumb trends to their own detriment. Stability shoes are never going to be as light as a speed or barefoot shoe. Stop trying to turn these into those. Stop de-contenting the product Stop cynically lowering quality while raising prices. Stop moving production to ever-cheaper locales. Just stop. Maybe worry about making the best shoe at a fair price instead.

The fit is perfect, I would recommend these Mizuno Running shoes.

Very light and comfortable. I have a wide foot and these shoes fit well.

Perfect walking/running/ everyday shoe. My hubby got fit tested at running room with the wave inspire 17 but they didn’t have it in black so I bought him the 16 in black on Amazon. Fit is the same as the 17.

Good shoes, would definitely recommend them for people that might be having running pain.

I always have to buy men’s running shoes because women’s running shoes are never available in my size… These shoes at size 7 1/2 for men fit about like a size 9 for women seasons are a little bit smaller though