Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 21

I love this shoe with my orthotics. Comfy to the max. Only dislike is they squeak. Don't know if that's due to the orthotics...Still, they fit my very hard-to-fit, narrow foot.

Colors are accurate on the blue and green..... even the aiglets are bright green, nice touch. Very comfortable, my third pair of mizunos, they are light and last a very long time compared with other shoes I have tried. Very light for the run.

My last pair of Mizunos lasted several years and I am getting new ones as the mesh is getting holes. There is some sole wear and I know that support fails so now I am training for a half marathon, I want to avoid injury. I put these on out of the box and they felt supportive, wonderfully light and EXACTLY like my broken in pair. LOVE THIS BRAND. The quality is exceptional for the price and they put science and function as primary, while keeping style and fun colors in the mix. If you have never tried running in Mizunos, you owe yourself.

I wear a 9 1/2 dress shoe, and sometimes a 10. I bought an 11 and it fits great. These shoes are very light and, for want of another word, "squishy". They are seriously bouncy. I do not run, but needed a good shoe to support my left foot that had flat foot surgery and my right foot with a fallen arch. I had to add my custom arch support, but they are great shoes.

I bought these for work. I’m a nurse in the Operating Room and stand/walk on hard floors all day. It’s always been a challenge for me to find shoes that provide comfort all day. On top of the work environment, I also have foot and ankle injuries that get irritated very easily. I have had no issues with these shoes, can wear them all day at work and the pain in my feet/ankles has improved. I bought another pair to wear at home.

This is a great shoe. Unfortunately, this review comes in after the Wave Rider 21 has been discontinued. Since I take a narrow width and since Mizuno has chosen not to make the Wave Rider 22 in a narrow, I bought an extra pair of the 21's in a narrow, hoping that maybe Mizuno will take pity on us narrow footed folks and maybe, pretty please, make the next generation in a narrow again? I took one star off 'style' because only the cement colored 21 came in a narrow. And the cement color is b-o-r-i-n-g. I formerly wore only Brooks Ravenna, from the Ravenna 5 until the Ravenna 9. Brooks messed up the Ravenna 9 really badly -- they are a cute shoe but have no support whatsoever. My daughter wears Mizunos so I thought I'd give them a try, and I'm very happy with them. Both the Wave Rider 20 and 21 fit very well and are very comfortable while giving my entire infrastructure the support it needs. I am not a runner, but I have found that only a running shoes keeps my knees, hips and back comfortable. And a shout-out to Zappo's for their incredible customer service and speedy shipping!

I really enjoy the fit of the shoe and the support, true to my 11 regular width foot. I didn’t realize I was an 11 until I actually pulled out the ruler and measured my length before purchasing. My arches feel well supported as does my foot. I purchased as it was advertised as for those who have supination. The quality of the show itself is excellent. Hope to purchase more if I can afford them.

Beautiful shoe. I switch back and forth between this brand and ASICS. I tend to wear on the outside of my left shoe, and with today's ultra thin rubber soles and foam, that means I'm getting new shoes every few months. After a month, these shoes are showing very little wear.

Great looking shoe. I returned because I didn't want something with so much "shoe". These would be great for running.

These are really great running shoes. They are cushy and last longer than most before breaking down. The toe box is a little tight. I had to return these as they put too much pressure on my big toe that I broke 2 years ago. If it wasn't for that injury, these would be my go to road shoes.

I like this shoe so much that I ordered a second pair within a month, same color too. Right out of the box, so comfortable. I walk 4 miles daily and the Muzuno Wave Rider 21 is my favorite shoe. Thanks Zappo's and thanks Mizuno. I hope they continue with this style and don't change it. I have other Mizuno athletic shoes and non work as well as this one.

These sneakers are great! I ran about 6 miles in them on the first day I wore them and had no issues. They have just the right amount of support. I have had these same sneakers in the past but purchased them at a running store. I was nervous to buy them online at Zappos, in case they weren't the same quality. Glad I took a chance because they are perfect!

Finally a shoe I could wear right out of the box with or without my orthotics. This has been a summer of trying to find an appropriate and comfortable shoe and after 11 different styles and brands, this ranked first!!! Love the color, support, and cushioning. If I had to make one suggestion to Mizuno, it would be to make them longer. I wear a 12 and have no more size options.

Love love these shoes. So well constructed. True to size. I usually order a 9 1/2 in athletic shoes but like a lot of toe room, so a 10 narrow is perfect . Thank you Mizuno for making athletic shoes in narrow.

Love these shoes! They are perfect for my marathon training runs - way lighter than my last pair which I learned had way more support than I needed. I don't like the style or colors at all, but it serves its purpose!

Great shoe. Not crazy about the color

I love these shoes. They are so comfortable and my narrow heel does not slip out of the shoes after I put my insole in.