Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 21

I have bony feet and high arches and these shoes did not seem to have enough or as good cushioning as inspire 14.

So sad Mizuno isn't making narrows in this style anymore. It was always my go-to. Liked the color and support but just too wide.

So I think these shoes are pretty darn ugly, but that's not why I'm wearing them. After 6+ months unable to run, a month in a walking boot, and 1000s of dollars worth of medical bills, all due to pain caused by posterior tibial tendonitis (translation: I have super flat feet and it causes a lot of pain), these were the shoes that were recommended for me to get me back on the road. The first pair I tried were a 9, and although they were a tad too large, they fit my orthotics and I wore them out.. which means I've been able to run! I bought these in 8.5 which has been much better. If you have any kind of stability issues, flat feet issues, etc. I'd recommend these. I hate "clunky" shoes (what I call clodhoppers), and while these are clunkier than what I'd prefer to wear, they don't feel too heavy and I've been able to get my mileage up to 20+ miles a week. I will likely just keep buying the Wave Runner from here on out!

Loved the shoe for the most part but definitely need a half size larger. My big toes were right at the end. Very light weight shoe and the grey color was pretty. Wish Saucony still made the shoe I've been wearing for years.

Very good arch support. It is hard to find shoes with really good arch support these do. The color Baja Blue is very pretty. Very comfortable shoes

I have the Mizuno Wave Rider 20 and it was much more supportive, with better materials than what the 21s have. I felt my foot was not supported for its overpronation, which it was in the previous incarnation. I don't know what's going on with Brooks, but the shoes are getting shoddier, with less support and they are butt ugly! What woman wants a silver white with barely any other color alleviating it. These look like my husband's New Balances. It's almost embarrassing to wear them. Anyway, Brooks, better get back to the drawing board. Most of us would rather have a shoe that delivers that is a little more expensive than the constant cheapening of materials and construction. You're not fooling anyone!

I have really long and narrow feet and Mizunos are the only running shoes I have bought for many many years. The last few pairs I have bought were 11 N, so I was surprised when I tried that size on and my toe was hitting the end. I was so happy to find that they did in fact make a 11.5 N, so I got exchanged for those and they fit perfectly. I have never bought a shoe that size in my life (in dress shoes a 10.5 N is perfect but extremely difficult to find so I typically wear a 10 or 11).