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We also included shoes that haven’t undergone our strenuous testing cycle; instead, these picks were recommended using expert knowledge and evaluation.which have remained hallmarks of Mizuno shoes to this day.The Wave Horizon is Mizuno’s top of the line support shoe. Like the previous iteration, the midsole utilizes U4icX and U4ic foams for superior shock absorption and has a full-length wave plate to help you roll through your stride. It now features a redesigned upper with AeroHug technology, which wraps your foot for a snug fit and provides additional support as you run. Although it’s very stiff and doesn’t grip well in the rain, the Wave Horizon’s combination of responsiveness, cushioning, and stability makes it a good pick for distance training.

The Waveknit C1 (also known as the Wave Creation 20 Waveknit) is a Frankenstein shoe, in a good way. To make it, Mizuno took the bottom half of the Wave Creation and matched it with its lightweight, flexible Waveknit upper. The result is a shoe with the superb cushioning, durability, and response of the Infinity Wave midsole system matched with a snug-fitting, sock-like upper. The C1 makes a great pick for distance runners who prize a comfortable foot feel in just about every way—it’s soft, it’s responsive, and it wraps the foot without interfering with your stride.An update to the Wave Sky 2, this new version has a softer, smoother ride than its predecessor thanks to a blend of U4ic, U4icX, and the all-new XPOP foams in the midsole. Mizuno swapped out the Pebax wave plate and instead shaped the U4ic and U4icX into a “Foam Wave” shape, with the XPOP added as an insert.

The Wave Inspire has been a part of Mizuno’s lineup for awhile, and the latest version continues on the improvements made in the shoe’s 14th iteration. The midsole construction—U4ic and U4icX foams sandwiched around a fan-shaped wave plate—creates an exceptionally soft shoe, especially at the heel. The upper has been tweaked for an even softer fit and more low-key styling. Overall, it remains a great pick for shock absorption and stability, and its carbon rubber outsole provides good grip and durability across all kinds of road conditions.