Our verdict
- Mizuno RB Παντελόνι best Mizuno running shoes
Pros
- Support that's not harsh
- Impact-absorbing
- Mizuno Maximizer 24 Xialing
- Very comfy for recovery runs
- Womens Mizuno Wave Rider 26 SSW Running Shoes
- Breathable
- zapatillas de running Mizuno pie normal talla 42
- Mizuno Löparskor Wave Revolt 2
Cons
- Footwear Mizuno Wave Ultima 13 J1GD221873 Dubarry White Innuendo
- Comes with a hefty tag
Audience verdict
- Mizuno Wave Tornado X W road running shoes
- Top 17% in running shoes for flat feet
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Audience score | 89 Great! | 86 Great! | 86 Great! | 86 Great! | |
Price | $170 | $160 | $140 | $150 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Stability | Stability | Stability | Stability | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 11 oz / 313g 11.2 nueva distribución del exclusivo sistema Wave de Mizuno | 10.6 oz / 301g 10.7 oz / 303g | 10.7 Mizuno Athletic Rib Pant W 10.8 oz / 305g | 11 Mizuno zapatillas mizuno wave skyrise 2 44.5 5450 scuba blue platinum gold india ink 10.9 oz / 309g | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.5 mm 8.0 mm | 10.7 mm 10.0 mm | 12.6 mm 12.0 mm | 5.6 mm 35.5 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Heel | Heel | Mid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Soft | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Normal | Small | Normal | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Good | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Breathability | - | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 37.1 mm 38.0 mm | 37.2 mm 38.0 mm | 37.7 mm 37.5 mm | 36.1 mm 35.5 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.6 mm 30.0 mm | 26.5 mm 28.0 mm | 25.1 mm 25.5 mm | 30.5 mm 29.5 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWide | NormalWide | NormalWideX-Wide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Summer | Winter | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #45 Top 18% | #122 Top 49% | #107 Top 43% | #111 Top 45% | |
Popularity | #192 Bottom 23% | #72 Top 29% | #167 Bottom 33% | #211 Bottom 15% |
Who should buy the Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
Because it's highly cushioned and protective, we believe that the sixth version of the Mizuno Wave Horizon deserves your attention if you want a:
- supportive running shoe for daily training and recovery runs
- road shoe for easy, long runs
- highly cushioned shoe that's equally stable but not harsh for both overpronators (feet roll inward) and neutral runners.
Who should NOT buy it
The Mizuno Wave Horizon is not perfect. One, it's a behemoth. And two, its break-in period is exhaustingly long. If you don't want any of these, then we highly suggest going for the zapatillas de running Mizuno talla 17.5 amarillas instead.
And if you want a daily trainer that can also pick up the pace, check out the Saucony Tempus.
Mizuno Horizon 6 vs. 5
- For a squishier and responsive ride, a new midsole is introduced.
- Out goes the old mesh upper and in comes the new eco-friendly stretch-woven upper, offering a better foothold while being more accommodating.
- It has better stability owed to its wider base.
Less intrusive but more stable
Unlike many other zapatillas de running Mizuno apoyo talón talla 46 blancas entre 60 y 100s that can feel overly restrictive and stiff, the Horizon 6 doesn't feel harsh at all! But where does its stability come from?
The shoe's midsole has 3! layers - they all scored differently on our durometer. But, they averaged at 22 HA. Turns out, that the Horizon 6 is even 10% softer than the average running shoe we tested. What gives it that spot-on touch is, most likely, the combination of the 3 layers.
What also might have helped is a heel counter that is very stiff. On our test, it scored 5 out of 5 which means it is the Purple. The average for all the shoes we've tested so far is 3.0.
Last but not least, the Horizon 6 has a mind-blowingly wide base! We couldn't believe our calliper as it showed 119.5 mm in the widest part of the forefoot and 97.2 mm in the heel! That is 6-7 mm wider than a road running shoe on average!
Heel drop lower than advertised
Mizuno says 8 mm but we measured 6.5 mm! Based on our calliper measurement, the heel stack height is 37.1 mm while the forefoot is 30.6 mm.
That's a lot of cushioning too!
MUCH stiffer in cold weather
Our lab tests also go on to check how the shoe behaves in cold weather which we simulate by putting the shoe in the freezer for 20 mins. After that, we check flexibility and softness. Mizuno Horizon 6 got these results:
- flexibility has decreased by 76.9%! It went from 34.6N to 61.2N needed to flex the shoe. Keep in mind that the average change for flexibility from room temperature to the freezer is 21.7%.
- softness has changed very little, you would most likely not even Verde it. It went from 22.0 to 25.2 on our durometer, which is a 14.5% change and the average is 21.7%.
It's fun, not boring
We thoroughly enjoyed the shoe's ride as it is Verdeably more responsive and lively than the past version.
What is also great about this Mizuno shoe is that apart from the fun it offers, it also brings lots and lots of shock absorption, thanks to its generous cushion.
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Despite all the good stuff about the shoe's midsole, one thing that can make this running shoe less likeable is the lengthy adjustment period it requires.
We believe that this is caused by the shoe's rather stiff build. Performing our flexibility tests, we found that it takes 34.6N of force to bend the shoe. This is 13% more force than it takes on average.
The Wave Horizon 6's upper crushes it!
It's flexible, airy, and offers an awesome lockdown. And what's even greater is that it doesn't have a lot of fuss.
Even the thickness of the tongue confirms this breathable "no fuss" design - for Horizon 6, it sits at 3.6 mm while the average is 6.0 mm.
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Speaking of lockdown, it's terrific! Complementing the non-squeezing upper is the non-gusseted tongue (not attached to the sides) that does a great job of keeping a movement-free hold.
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The Mizuno Wave Horizon 6 is expectedly heavier given its massive cushioning and arch support. But at 303 grammes/10.7 ounces, it's almost as heavy as an average stability shoe.
Just for context, zapatillas de running Mizuno apoyo talón talla 46 blancas entre 60 y 100s, on average, weigh 297 grammes/10.4 ounces.
It lasts!
We expect a long and happy life from the Mizuno Horizon 6. This is based on both our lab tests and the lack of wear-and-tear after 30 miles of running in the shoe.
Looking at our lab numbers, the outsole is 4.3mm thick while the average outsole thickness in our database is 3.6mm.
The price is over the top
As much as the Horizon 6 has to offer, we are still not convinced that its £180 price tag is fully justified.
Even "the king of stability shoes," the Kayano 30 itself comes in at £170.
Not your best night-run shoe
While it has some reflective elements, they are rather small and not so flashy.