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Rating Summmary:

137 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

57%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

13%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

16%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

10%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

50%"Felt true to size"

74%"Felt true to width"

68%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wear 6 1/2 in street shoes. I sized up to 7 1/2 in this shoe but I knew about the sizing issue before I placed order. Best athletic shoes for knee pain.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Love the shoe
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I usually wear a 5.5 but the smallest size they had was a 6 so I tried it and it fit great. They are comfortable and would be great for long distances. Not so great for lateral jumping exercises because of the way the bottoms is designed. This is the most expensive running shoe I’ve ever purchased, but I think they’d perform well if I was a distance runner rather than a HIIT workout junky. If you have the cash, these are definitely worth a try.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Very comforable. Enjoyed running in these sneakers very much!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Shoes are outstanding including design, color, comfort and performance! In addition they accommodate a full size athletic orthotic perfectly. I brought the shoes to a sports medicine orthopedic physician to get a professional opinion who agreed in my observations regarding the wave prophecy 8 being one of the best if not the best running shoe on the market. Thanks again.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Perfecto. Wonderful shoes to play in the mud.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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the shoe wasn't very durable. My big toe actually went though the shoe, leaving a big hole. Everything else was great about the shoe. But if you're paying $200.00 for shoes they should last more than a year
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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There’s a defect on the right foot shoe, the width across the left front dorsal part of the right shoe is not proportional to the size. That is, is too small across that area. The left foot shoe thought, did fit proportionate to size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
I've been running in the shoe for a couple of weeks now. They started off stiff along the sole, but they are starting to get more comfortable with each run. They were heavier than I expected them to be. At the end of the day, nothing Mizuno is producing is as good as the Wave Rider 21's. Wish you could bring those back!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
I have to admit this shoe is heavy and somewhat hard, but I still liked it over the spongy feeling of so many cushioned shoes out there. I will be curious how it stands up to long runs and the durability of the outsole. So far I like it, but it isn't for everyone.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
Not as comfortable and not as good arch support as previous years. I'm disappointed in the changes that they have made. Wishing they would bring back the fit of the 2018 and 2019 models.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
Love the support and my shoe size i wear is 7 ordered 7.5 as they suggested the only thing is front part of the shoe is still a bit tight im used to having wide shoes other than that i love it !
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
The shoe is very sleek looking has a nice glide to it. Unfortunately it does not have a good fit for me at the metatarsal area. I got aqua soles for inserts to try to make them work but unfortunately it still remained a problem. I will sell them to my coworker that absolutely loves them. Wish the metatarsal area was a better fit for my foot (which I struggle with a lot). I really wanted these shoes to work with my foot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
I bought the shoes online, and I have owned them for a month now. The shipping was fast and I was excited to try them on. Unfortunately, they had a narrow toebox. My right toes would be numb a mile in. I do like the added cushion from the soles. Maybe i just need to break them in more
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Mizuno is still running small. I made a mistake again and order 6.5 instead of 7. Other than that, is a very beautiful and comfy shoes.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
Very nice.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
I've been wearing mizuno wave prophecy since the 3 model. Love the support and comfort if this running shoe. It has especially given great support for my plantar fasciitis. This 8 model is just as comfortable, however, it seems the sizes have changed a bit. I have always worn a 7.5 comfortably, but the 8 model 7.5 seems a tad tight. Will continue running with the wave prophecy shoe!
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
I first walked around in them a lot to break them in. They start off a little stiff. After wearing them for several days, I ran on the treadmill in them. They are great.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
I wear nothing but Mizuno wave shoes to work in. I'm on my feet all day and the shock absorbing feature with the wave saves my back. The wave prophecy 8: I would prefer a little more arch support but it still is working wonders
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Beautiful shoe! Very well made, but arch felt flat. Described as having 12mm differential, but didn't look nor feel that way. Hate to return these exceptional shoes!
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno definitely makes quality shoes
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA, Inc.
So far comfortable. My toes have been getting numb.. trying to break them in and see if that goes away
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
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This is similar to the Prophecy 7, which was a fantastic shoe, but the changes made for 8 considerably cheapened the shoe and the usefulness of it for my foot. It is wide across the toe but somehow still manages to rub the side of my foot. The sizing does not seem to be consistent, because the orthotic I use would not fit this shoe, but fit OK in same size shoe (just different color). This is still a superior shoe but did not work for me.
I'd also recommend:
All brands are rapidly changing for the worse, can't recommend any at this time
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
Not as much arch support as previous models
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Mizuno USA
This was my third pair of Wave Prophecy sneakers. Regrettably, I had to return them. Though many of the reviews stated the fit was uncomfortable, I took a chance anyway....My knees hurt after one wear. The cut and sizing has changed. They looked good on as usual.
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