Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave® Rider™ 16

Wow, incredibly comfortable! Serious and functional materials in a fun shoe. Wish a discount was offered on buying multiples.

I absolutely love Mizuno shoes. I first discovered these shoes at a running store and have been buying them on Zappos ever since. I always buy running shoes one size larger than normal (this is what they will tell you at running stores). These shoes are comfortable, lightweight, and I love the color!

Great for runners who need narrow shoes. This is my 3rd pair of Mizuno running shoes from Zappos. I was delighted that the color is really a watermelon pink and not as red as shown. I appreciate how the Mizuno narrow shoes tend to "hug" my ankle rather than let my foot flop all around. I also have narrow sized Asics. They are good but just don't fit as well as these. I tend to have to lace and re-lace the Asics to keep them snug. The Mizuno stays in place for my entire run. I will say they were a little stiff until I had my first run in them (about 5 miles). After that, perfect! More colors would be fantastic! Side note: I have tried New Balance narrow running shoes and they were too wide. I measured them as a quarter an inch wider than the Mizunos before sending them back to Zappos. The New Balance length was perfect but even the narrow was too wide for me.

Wow...fastest delivery in the whole world! I wear custom orthotics in my running shoes and was worried by the reviews stating these are so narrow, but was pleased when my ortho and my foot slid neatly into place. First run will be tomorrow. Hope they work as good as they look.

This is my first pair of Mizunos and I have to say I'm impressed. I've been experiencing nagging IT Band/Tendinitis in my knee and I have been able to run twice as far without pain in these. The colors are great; flashy but not too much. They are pricey, but worth it. Ordered half a size up and they are a little long, but I needed it in the width.

I have tried all different brands of running shoes - love the Mizuno Wave Rider 16. I am normally a size 7, but go up a half size for running. Comfortable on my first run - love the color too!

Love this shoe! Colors are vibrant, size is perfect, the comfort level is amazing. Will absolutely continue to buy Mizuno. Stayed at my normal size with this shoe and it's perfect. Didn't feel necessary to go up a size as most runners do. I'm really not too avid of an outdoor runner anyway. I work at the gym (and in south Louisiana) and mainly lift weights. Have a normal step as well, meaning my feet don't tilt in or out when I strike. This shoe is perfect for me!

The last four pairs of running shoes I have owned are Mizuno's. I have wide feet and I have a size 11. I normally have to shop mens shoes so I can get the proper shoe size and support. I love Mizunos! The only change I make to my shoes is I have to get an additional heel support but it goes right under the sole liner and only costs around $8. Totally worth the price. I make sure to buy a new pair every year so I can run with no injuries. I had bad knee problems before using the Mizuno shoes. I also love the color! They turned out to be more red than pink which is a good thing. The picture makes the shoes look pink.

I love these shoes! I have never had a pair of Mizunos before and took a chance on ordering them. They are perfect! I used to love my Nike shox, but I have had problems with the front of my feet and felt like they were putting too much pressure on my toes, so I tried these and all is well! I am now a loyal Mizuno fan.

Before I bought Wave Rider 16, I wear Asics Gel Kayano 17. I thought Kayano 17 were the most comfortable sneaks, but I was wrong! It turned out that Wave Rider 16 way more comfortable plus...they are so light! My feet are still fine after I ran for 25 minutes! I run almost every day. They are true to size and I love the color.

I love Mizunos. I'm no longer a recreational runner but I've never found a fit that rivals their shoes. I'm an under-pronator (I run on the outside edge of my feet) with a very wide foot and Morton's toe (i.e. I have a second toe which is longer than my big toe). Mizunos stabilize my foot and make my movements more secure. Make sure you know your gait style: neutral, over-pronator, under-pronator, as it will affect which Mizunos shoe you should select. I did find that these run a half size small. Great width. These are my go-to athletic shoes.

I love these sneakers! I bought these when I increased my running from about 1-2 miles to 3-6 three times a week. I have hereditary bunions and the room in the front of these is great, and they provide great support. I love the colors, too!

Without a doubt the most comfortable running shoe I have ever worn. It was perfect right out of the box. I had also ordered Brooks Ghost 5 and he Mizuno Wave Precision but the Wave Rider was so much more comfortable than the others.

These are great shoes. I love the way they hug the back of my feet. That provides a secure feeling. I usually wear a 5, but usually get a 5½ in athletic shoes for socks, but with this brand I can wear a 6 and still have a great fit especially since I thread the top loop a bit differently for a more secure fit around the ankle without having to tighten the laces too much across the bridge of my feet.

Best running shoes I have ever owned! My ankles roll out even walking in other athletic shoes. I had given up ever running again and was wearing hiking boots. Not anymore:) These shoes are awesome, just wish they made the narrow in another color and I could have two pair?

Really liked the update on the 16. Great overall workout shoe, running, elliptical, cardio barre, great stability. Also love this color, have gotten so many complements!

I love this shoe. I love the fit and it is so lightweight. Colors are bright and vivid. Right on perfect size. Very low around the ankle as well.

I clicked the order button than I remembered that I needed a 1/2 size larger. The 8 fit like a glove, and I can't wait to get the 8 1/2. My feet swell in the summer, so I know I can't keep these.

Totally comfy shoe, roomy toe box, supportive sole. I just love the shape of this shoe. I can wear this shoe all day at work then take a 2 mile walk after and my feet feel good. I usually wear a 9.5 and that size worked in this shoe.

I have been searching all over for a pair of sneakers that I would be able to walk in without pain. My feet were killing me. These sneakers made my feet happy and I was able to run around comfortably. I usually wear an 8 1/2, but took a 9.

I've worn these shoes to run for about a month now and have had no problems. They are lighter than my last pair of running shoes - I am hopeful they will help me improve my time. The weight on the website was not the actual weight - they weighed more than 8 oz.

I love Mizuno running shoes. This is my third pair of Mizuno running shoes and won't be my last. The white and purple colors are really cool. The arch support in these shoes is far superior to any I have ever worn. My only disappointment was how long they took to be delivered. This was my first time ordering from Zappos and I had read all these great comments about how fast the service was. I ordered my running shoes on a Tuesday morning before 11 A.M. and did not receive them until the following Monday afternoon. I live about 5 minutes from the UPS distribution center so its not like I am out in the middle of nowhere. Other than the delivery time being a disappointment, I am very pleased with my new Mizuno running shoes.

I've been wearing brooks Adrenlines for the last 7 years and wanted a change, tried these and did a 15k in them after putting about 30 miles on them and they feel great! I ordered 1/2 size larger because I read they run small, but I probably could have ordered my normal size. (I have more narrow than medium feet.)

Extremely comfortable from the get go. I'm not a runner, but a walker and wear these on my active job. They are amazing!

I have been wearing Wave Riders for 4 years. The newest 16's are great. I love them for my high arches. They offer good support for my 53 year old body. I run about 16 miles per week. I wear an 8 shoe but get 8 1/2 for these.