Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 23

I've been a loyal Mizuno customer since I happened upon a pair of them on a sale table over a decade ago. I put them on and I realized I felt the arch support I always dreamed of having. I was not a runner at the time but since then, I've taken up running 6-9miles/wk. This whole time, I've only ever purchased Mizuno. Why make life difficult if it works? Unfortunately, over time, Mizuno has slowly eroded the arch support with each new version of the same shoe...and I've stuck with them...until now. Not only are these a half size too small but there's basically nothing in the arch. What gives? I sent these back and ordered a half size up hoping it was just hitting me in the wrong spot on my foot. Better length but still tight in the width and zero arch support. They've ruined a perfectly good shoe and lost a brand loyalist. Dumb.

I've been running in Mizuno's for years and was such a fan. Unfortunately this latest model is a dud for me. Tried these in my regular Mizuno size (10.5 w) and the toe box was just too narrow. Sized up a half size like many suggested and they ended up being too long in length. That wasn't clear until I'd started running in them for a few weeks so unfortunately can no longer exchange — I persisted with thicker socks and thought they were working but my feet are complaining. Going to have to try a different brand — why do shoe brands always end up compromising on width when they redesign?!

These shoes are sooooo painful!!! The ball of foot area is absolutely terrible. I have not had more pain by a shoe before. And then it was too late to return. I’m super bummed.

I've been buying the Mizuno Wave Rider style for years because they've consistently been comfortable and performed well. Unfortunately, the design change on the toe box of the 23 makes them unwearable for me. Putting the toe reinforcement on the inside may make the shoe look slightly sleeker, but it narrows the inside space and creates an uncomfortable ridge. These had to go back, and I'm scrambling to find a 22 while they're still available. Unless Mizuno fixes this problem in next year's model, I'm done with this brand.

I ordered my usual size in an 8.5 and they felt too tight/small so I ordered a 9. BIG mistake. My foot slid forward in the 9 and I suffered a mild injury on my problemed foot. The worst Mizuno Wave Rider I have ever had. I'm on the lookout for an older version. Fix this, Mizuno!