Mizuno Wave Inspire 9 review
- Price Paid:$115.00
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User rating:(5)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 1 years
- # of logged workouts: 0
"My first dedicated running shoe. After my first triathlon season, I was starting to develop some significant pain in my feet after my runs. Visiting the experts at a local running shop (Fleet Feet in Annapolis, MD) helped me find out the reason. I was misled at a different shop into buying Neutral shoes, and after spending time trying at a lot of different models the rep pulled out these for me to try. From the second they were on I knew I found my shoe. Between these shoes and the set of inserts I was recommended, I was back to running paid free within a few weeks. I've nearly doubled my training distance this year with this shoe on, and I'm still going pain free. It's probably time to re-up just due to the mileage, but I will gladly be buying another pair of these."skobasteve
Quality of Construction
I've been training in these for 9 months now and they're still holding up great. Totally serving their purpose.
Fit
I apparently have an awkward shaped foot and it's difficult for me to find a running shoe that doesn't move on my heel. These were locked right on me as expected from the moment I put them on.
Comfort
Haven't been able to try them without socks, but they've served their purpose of keeping me pain-free while training/racing.
Adjustability
I threw a pair a quick laces on them and they were totally ready to go.
Durability
I'm no marathoner (yet), but these shoes have held up better than I ever could have expected.
Value
The fact that I was able to continue training at all made these worth every penny
Appearance
I got the silver/orange models. Orange is one of my favorite colors, so these match with a lot of my outfits.
Customer Service
The expert at my local running shop took the time to show me a lot of different models before landing on this.
Performance
They've greatly improved my running through this season, and have provided everything I could have asked for.
Strengths
Stability, durability, style, comfort.
Weakness
I can't use them without socks during race without blisters forming.
Ease of use
Added some quick laces, and they were ready for the road.