Our verdict
- Our top pick in best hard court tennis shoes
- Our top pick in best lightweight tennis shoes
Pros
- Mizuno Batting Helmets
- Responsive cushioning
- Doesn't drag the foot
- Comfortable even after long sessions
- Great las
- Super grippy
- Amazing lockdown
Cons
- zapatillas de running Mizuno voladoras talla 36
- Upper lacks durability
Audience verdict
- Top 14% in all court tennis shoes
- Mizuno Skor Wave Luminous 2 Mizuno 20K ER Kurtka
- Top 14% most popular tennis shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 90 Superb! | 89 Great! | 89 Great! | 78 Good! | |
Price | $140 | $150 | $160 | $100 | |
Shoe type | All CourtHard Court | All CourtHard Court | All CourtHard Court | All CourtHard Court | |
Construction | Cushioned | Stability | Stability | Stability | |
Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Weight lab | 13.1 Nieuwe technologie "Mizuno Thermal Hare" verbetert de spierkracht voor betere prestaties | 13.9 oz / 393g | 13.9 oz / 394g | 12.5 oz / 354g | |
Drop lab | 11.9 mm | 10.9 mm | 11.3 mm | 9.6 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Precios más baratos de las Mizuno Wave Daichi 6 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Balanced | Firm | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | |
Midsole width in the forefoot | Average | Average | Wide | Average | |
Midsole width in the heel | Very wide | Average | Wide | Average | |
Outsole durability | Decent | Good | Decent | Good | |
zapatillas de running Mizuno pronador constitución media apoyo talón | Bad | Bad | Decent | Bad | |
Heel stack lab | 33.0 mm | 32.5 mm | 28.4 mm | 30.4 mm | |
Forefoot | 21.1 mm | 21.6 mm | 17.1 mm | 20.8 mm | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Thick | Average | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | Extended heel collar | None | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Outsole hardness | Hard | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Very thin | Average | |
Ranking | #2 Top 10% | #4 Top 19% | #3 Top 14% | #17 Bottom 22% | |
Popularity | #3 Top 14% | #1 Top 5% | #6 Top 28% | #13 Bottom 40% |
Who should buy
Based on our extensive playtesting and over 20 lab measurements, we believe that the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee will suit:
- athletes who want it all from a tennis shoe (cushioning, las, comfort)
- players who want it in a reasonably lightweight setup
- people with wider feet
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We didn't find anything awfully wrong with the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee. It is the type of shoe that can easily match most tennis players.
However, if you are a seasoned player who has developed more specific demands, here are some reasons why you may need a different shoe:
- you have overpronation and need more las and support (try ASICS Resolution 9)
- you are willing to pay more for the best performance and durability (see ASICS Court FF 3)
- you want a lighter shoe, around 12 oz/340g (consider ASICS Solution Speed FF 2)
Breathability
After 30 minutes of vigorous playtesting, our feet weren't really yearning for air in the womens mizuno projectzero tee. But they didn't feel extra fresh and ventilated either.
Taking the shoe back to our lab, we ran it through our smoke-pumping test. Turns out, that it is indeed only moderately breathable as the smoke failed to pass through the shoe's toebox.
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Hovering the half-cut upper over a bright light, it is obvious that the shoe's most aerated part is the tongue. It is made of highly porous mesh.
In an attempt to find at least a hint of breathability, we looked at the shoe's toebox through our microscope.
As you can see, ventilation holes are practically non-existent in the densely woven fabric of the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee.
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 3 |
Average | 3.1 |
Durability
Toebox durability
For all the hard-court sliders out there, we made sure to put the upper of this Mizuno shoe through its paces. Equipped with a Dremel set to 5K RPM speed, we drilled the toebox for 12 seconds at a consistent speed of 3.2N.
And even though we weren't as impressed with the result as in some other shoes from ASICS, it wasn't a disappointment at all! The Dremel only got through the topmost synthetic layer and didn't leave a see-through hole. For that, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with an average score - 3 out of 5.
Another essential part of the shoe's toebox longevity is the rubber reinforcement on the medial side. After a session full of sliding, we saw no signs of wear!
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 3 |
Average | 4.1 |
zapatillas de running Mizuno pronador constitución media apoyo talón
Sadly, the inner lining of the shoe fared much worse against the Dremel. It is a pretty delicate part, to begin with, and Mizuno didn't seem to try hard to reinforce it.
Only 4 seconds of drilling at the speed of 5K RPM went right through the fabric meeting no resistance.
We had no choice but to rate this shoe's heel padding durability with the lowest score - 1 out of 5. That is a very poor performance compared to the average of tennis shoes.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee zapatillas de running Mizuno pronador constitución media apoyo talón](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-heel-padding-durability-2-21038196-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 1 |
Average | 3.3 |
Outsole hardness
Measuring the shoe's rubber hardness with a durometer left us quite hopeful about the outsole's durability. The tool returned 89.1 HC which is a bit harder than the average reading.
It is a good sign as you certainly don't want soft rubber to deal with hard court.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-outsole-hardness-21038199-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 89.1 HC |
Average | 85.8 HC |
Outsole durability
And the womens mizuno projectzero tee showed pretty good results! Even when we sped up the Dremel to 10K RPM and applied it for a longer time of 22 seconds, it left relatively insignificant damage on the outsole.
Using a tread gauge, we measured the depth of the dent at 0.8 mm. Even though it is a tiny bit deeper than average, it is still below the risky 1 mm for a tennis shoe.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Outsole durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-outsole-durability-2-21038197-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 0.8 mm |
Average | 0.7 mm |
Outsole thickness
We also checked the amount of outsole rubber to make sure there was enough material to resist the rigors of the hard court. And the news is great! There is 4.4 mm of outsole which is perfect for a tennis shoe.
Not to mention that the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee comes with a 6-month durability guarantee for the outsole. So if you burn through your tennis shoes in a matter of weeks, you are up for a replacement pair!
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-outsole-thickness-21038198-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 4.4 mm |
Average | 4.1 mm |
Weight
A tennis shoe that feels amazingly stable, cushioned, and doesn't weigh you down? Yes, please!
Mizuno managed to keep the weight of the womens mizuno projectzero tee at a reasonable level. Putting the shoe on our scale, we got 13.1 oz (370g) in a men's US size 9. That's a nice, standard weight for a men's tennis shoe. Especially given the shoe's slightly taller-than-average stack height.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-weight-21038223-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 13.05 oz (370g) |
Average | 12.84 oz (364g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
The womens mizuno projectzero tee is a real sandwich of a shoe! This has got to be the first time we see so many cushioning layers in a tennis model.
And all of them combined make up 33.0 mm of stack height in the heel, according to our caliper. This is by far the tallest heel cushioning we've come across in our lab, as far as tennis shoes go. We loved how it turns hard landings into the most pleasant experience!
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Heel stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-heel-stack-21038201-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 33.0 mm |
Average | 29.3 mm |
Salomon talla 36.5 | Forefoot stack
As for the forefoot cushioning, it is not the tallest we've got but feels quite well-cushioned for staying up on our toes. Based on our caliper, the forefoot stack is 21.1 mm thick.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-forefoot-stack-21038200-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 21.1 mm |
Average | 19.7 mm |
Drop
Looking at the heel-to-toe drop, we see a difference of 11.9 mm. This makes the Enforce Tour's cushioning slightly more biased towards the heel.
We felt like it was a fine balance because it wasn't excessive and yet helped our feet transition from heels to toes effortlessly.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Drop](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-drop-21038202-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 11.9 mm |
Average | 9.7 mm |
Midsole softness
There is a whole lot to unpack in the midsole of the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee!
Starting with the primary (green) Mizuno Enerzy foam that runs full length from heel to toe, we measured its softness at 32.7 HA. This translates to firm but not brick-like. This firmness is just enough to create a stable and reliable carrier for the rest of the cushioning to fall back on.
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![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Midsole softness primary](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-midsole-softness-primary-21038205-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 32.7 HA |
Average | 29.2 HA |
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On top of the firmest Enezry foam is a slightly softer (blue) one. According to our durometer, it is only 4% softer than the primary foam at 31.5 HA.
Finally, we have two incredibly soft pieces of (red) cushioning sandwiched between two main foams. One is under the heel and the other one is under the ball of the foot.
These components showed the absolute plushest reading on our durometer - a barely-there 3.5 HA! It is barely even caught by the tool and quite literally feels like a marshmallow.
So the basic mechanics of the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee is that the plushest cushioning creates compression while the two firmer foams keep in under control, adding las and responsiveness. This tennis shoe is nowhere near mushy on the court!
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 31.5 HA |
Average | 25.5 HA |
Insole thickness
Last but not least, a well-padded insole completes the cushioning ensemble of the Enforce Tour. Using a caliper, we measured its thickness at 4.8 mm which is standard for a tennis shoe.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-insole-thickness-21038210-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 4.8 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Stability
Lateral las test
If you are in search of a stable tennis shoe that won't let your ankle roll at the next crossover step, we can guarantee that the Mizuno Enforce Tour does the job!
Don't expect it to be the same monster as the ASICS Gel Resolution 9 or the Adidas Barricade 13 though! There are no stiff TPU stabilizers or raised sidewalls here.
Torsional rigidity
In our manual stiffness test, we found the womens mizuno projectzero tee to be quite forgiving, Like we said, there is no solid support system in the midfoot or on the sides of the shoe.
On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest, we rated the shoe's torsional rigidity as 4. It is more flexible than most tennis shoes (ASICS especially).
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 4 |
Average | 4.2 |
Heel counter stiffness
No one likes that annoying ankle slipping and sliding inside the shoe, but you are totally safe with the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee! The rear of our foot felt so securely locked inside its heel cup, that we never once had a problem with undue ankle play.
The shoe's heel counter felt nice and structured and it had a welcome stiffness to it, offering a firm heel hold.
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 4 |
Average | 3.9 |
Midsole width in the forefoot
The Enforce Tour draws plenty of las from its wide and steady platform. In the widest part of the forefoot, our caliper measured 113.0 mm which is a few millimeters wider than average.
There is also an outrigger on the outer side of the forefoot which granted an amazing stopping power, especially on sharp lateral moves.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Midsole width in the forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-21038212-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 113.0 mm |
Average | 111.7 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
The shoe's wider base is especially pronounced in the heel. Measuring the distance between its widest points gave us 99.7 mm. This is about a whole centimeter wider than the average tennis shoe.
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![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-midsole-width-in-the-heel-21038213-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 99.7 mm |
Average | 89.7 mm |
Foot containment
Sealing up the shoe's las is the unique Dyna-Heel Lock support around the ankle. It features an internal sleeve that is very intricately connected to the lacing system.
Once the whole setup was cinched up, we experienced an amazing clasp around the ankle. What's more, people with narrow feet can also make use of the extra eyelet to achieve an even tighter fit.
Flexibility
Salomon talla 36.5 | Stiffness
The absence of a stiff shank inside the shoe's midsole offered notably more freedom to bend the foot. Compared to the average tennis shoe, our lab test showed that the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee is 10% more flexible.
How did we measure? Having fixed the shoe to the table, we bent it to a 90-degree angle with the help of a force gauge. The latter showed how much force it took to perform that action. It was 26.9N for the Enforce Tour.
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 26.9N |
Average | 30.1N |
zapatillas de running Mizuno pie normal media maratón talla 42.5 azules
The Enforce Tour mixes a sharp herringbone pattern with triangular multi-directional lugs, resulting in a highly effective grip.
Testing its limits on a hard court, we were quite happy with the outsole's ability to stop on a dime and at the same time, slide with ease when needed.
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
Players who have long wished for a more spacious tennis shoe, your prayers have been heard!
We found the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee a little too roomy for our medium-width feet which means that wide footers are going to enjoy themselves a lot!
Checking the shoe's toebox width at the widest part, our caliper showed 104.0 mm which is a few millimeters wider than average.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-21038214-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 104.0 mm |
Average | 101.2 mm |
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The Enforce Tour remains adequately spacious towards the toes too. We measured the toebox width at the big toe mark at 77.3 mm. This is the typical width across tennis shoes.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Precios más baratos de las Mizuno Wave Daichi 6](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-21038215-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 77.3 mm |
Average | 76.8 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
The shoe's tongue is partially attached to the upper on the sides. Paired with the Dyna-Heel Lock, it creates some of the most secure lockdowns we've experienced in tennis shoes! Unless you have narrow feet, of course.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-tongue-gusset-type-21038216-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | Both sides (semi) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
The in-shoe comfort is incredible in the Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee! From the tongue to the collar padding, it feels like a soft padded slipper against the foot.
Interestingly, the tongue padding doesn't extend full length and is only present in the topmost part, to protect the instep from lace bites. Nice way to trim down the weight and help breathability!
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-tongue-padding-21038217-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | 8.3 mm |
Average | 7.8 mm |
Heel tab
Heel tabs are not present on the womens mizuno projectzero tee but we were able to hold onto the extended part of the heel collar when getting the shoe on.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-heel-tab-21038218-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | None |
Removable insole
Those who want to elevate comfort with an aftermarket insole or orthotic can easily swap the stock one.
![Mizuno womens mizuno projectzero tee Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40097/mizuno-wave-enforce-tour-removable-insole-21038221-main.jpg)
womens mizuno projectzero tee | Yes |