Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 22 Knit

i have been looking for past few months, this is the best sneaker.i tried almost every brand , this is the only one that does not hurt my feet. pls make more colors, your choice of colors are so cheesy except for the black one. this shoe is simple but pretty.

The Waveknit R2s are great. I typically run in wave riders but thought I would give this one a try. This shoe is light and responsive. It felt a little small at first but the fabric is stretchy. I ordered my regular Mizuno size and didn't size up like some recommended for this shoe.

The Waveknit R2 is fantastic. I was running in the Wave Rider 21 before this and it is just as great. The toebox feels very comparable to the Wave Rider. Perfect amount of cushion. All around solid neutral shoe. My only recommendation would be to size up!

I first tried this shoe for work - I am on my feet all day - and loved them! As soon as I put these shoes on I could feel them forming to my feet. I then ran in them for a half marathon and I am so glad I upsized. I normally run in 7.5 but decided to try the 8. At first, while I was running the shoes felt tight, but thanks to the knit technology of the shoe they soon relaxed and reshaped to fit my foot. By the end of the race there was plenty of room for my feet as the shoes expanded just the right amount in every direction My feet felt secure and well-stabilized in this shoe.

I love these shoes for a number of reasons: they really mold to your feet in the best possible way. They are lightweight but supportive and they are so cute, I almost didn't want to run in them. I feel like they have gotten more comfortable with each wear, which is a fantastic feature of the shoe! Highly recommend!

Testing

The shoes are great for running but I forgot that Mizuno is always 1/2 size too small for me.

The cushioning on this shoe is great. I run on asphalt but I don't feel it in these shoes. I also like the knitted upper it allows your foot to breathe. The fit however is not as snug as I would like. I typically wear a size 10 but went up to size 11 which I typically do for sneakers and I'm glad I did. The 10 won't have fit.

I overpronate to the point that I have a ruined ankle tendon and PTTD so I need serious ankle and arch support. These were very good on my feet, I still have some shin pain as I have never found the "perfect" shoe for my foot issues, and being overweight doesn't help. But I always come back to Mizuno after trying on other brands in stores. I had to have these as I love the red/white/blue and opposite colors on the shoes! They are pretty good to me since I added my custom orthotic inserts. A little shin soreness but overall, these are among the best shoes I've jogged in on my flat feet!