Our verdict
The zapatillas de running Mizuno neutro tope amortiguación talla 48.5 18 is a solid daily trainer. It might not impress with its traditional design, but taking all the good from its previous iterations it’s now versatile, responsive, extremely durable and a great choice for mild to moderate overpronators who want support on easy and recovery runs.
Pros
- Excellent durability
- Roomy toebox
- Softer than previous iterations
- Mizuno Core Mid Magnez Wit B6
- Amazing traction
- Smart support for overpronation
- Surprisingly responsive
- Mizuno Waterproof 20K Jacke
- Made from renewable materials
Cons
- Laces could be shorter
- Can be warm in hot environments
Who should buy Mizuno Wave Inspire 18
This shoe strikes a good balance between comfort, responsiveness and support and it’s great if you have mild to moderate overpronation and want a responsive shoe for your easy runs.
zapatillas de running Mizuno ritmo bajo entre 60 y 100 | Who should not buy it
Not the best if you:
- want a lighter shoe. Check out the Brooks Launch GTS 9 instead
- are used to slightly lower drops. Consider the Mizuno Horizon which is a stability shoe as well, but with a 10mm drop
- prefer a more breathable model. Have a look at the kit tenis mizuno mirai 3 masculino3 pares de meia mizuno preto roxo
zapatillas de running Mizuno ritmo bajo entre 60 y 100 | zapatillas de running Mizuno neutro tope amortiguación talla 48.5 18 vs. 17
The Inspire 18 feels very similar to the previous iteration, except that:
- it’s slightly softer underfoot
- its upper feels of better quality
- it’s slightly more breathable
Support if you overpronate
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The Wave Technology was praised by testers because it provides only as much stability as your body is asking. As a runner said, if you don’t need it, the support is not so noticeable: “if I hadn’t been told, I would have never noticed.”
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Testers were surprised by the blend of softness and energy return of this midsole:
- “surprisingly bouncy,” but not mushy
- “Al igual que en las Mizuno Wave Inspire 13”
Besides, an expert commented that the insole adds comfort as it provides “a very nice plush feel at first feel.”
“Old school” heel drop
With a substantial 12mm drop, the Inspire 18 is no minimalist shoe. While it “is noticeable,” with some breaking in “it smooths out somewhat.” Although not very common nowadays, such a high drop might help when recovering from calf or Achilles tendon injuries. If you're curious about these changes and the muscle groups different heel drops target, look at our in-depth guide on heel to toe drop.
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Endless laces
A runner was disappointed by the laces as “they are… just… so long” and “felt them bouncing around.”
Not breathable, yet seamless
The upper is not so breathable, yet reviewers appreciated that the toe box is slightly roomy without feeling unsecure and loved the upper overall: it is “seamless – literally,” “super comfortable” and it makes the shoe “enjoyable for all day use.”
Fit is great in the Inspire 18
While most reviewers were aware of the rigid heel counter, they said that it provided a solid lockdown in the rearfoot and they experienced no rubbing. This shoe runs true to size, “slides on comfortably” and it’s very easy to get “an optimal fit.”
Ideal for your easy days
Although this shoe can manage some tempo runs, experienced runners suggest that the Wave Inspire 18 is best for slower paces and recovery days. As one tester perfectly put it: “this is not going to set your pulses racing,” but it’s going to “soak up miles.”
The grip borders on perfection
The traction of the Inspire 18 is extremely good and reliable, even when the road gets wet. An experienced runner was surprised just how well it handled snow and ice and another one commented that this is now their “go to shoe when the roads are more slick.”
Wave Inspire 18 is not so stiff
You would expect this Mizuno to be stiff, but the Wave Inspire 18 has a forefoot that is surprisingly flexible, especially for a stability shoe.
Feels lighter than what’s on paper
With the weight of 10.5oz (300g) the Wave Inspire 18 almost completely matches the average weight of the stability daily trainers (301g). Faster runners, though, did feel the weight when picking up the pace, but this is a daily trainer after all that made an expert say it feels "lighter than the listed weight."
10/10 durability
Testers found the durability to be excellent, mainly thanks to the extensive outsole rubber:
- after more than 30 miles the shoes “have not made a dent in the outsole”
- they expect it to last beyond the industry standard of 300-500 miles.
