Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Horizon 4

I have am prone to tendonitis and plantar fasciitis in one foot, and I overpronate quite a bit, so I am most comfortable in shoes with firm arch support. Based on advice from a local sports shoe store, I have primarily worn Mizuno Wave Riders with this store's very expensive custom orthotics or with PowerStep OTC orthotics for the past 10+ years. I recently tried the Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 and this Mizuno Wave Horizon, along with various Brooks and New Balance shoes that were recommended for overpronation/stability. I was pleasantly surprised that this shoe felt very comfortable straight out of the box. (The Inspire took awhile to loosen up, but feels great now.) I occasionally feel like the Horizon may run a bit loose on the sides (i.e., slips around a bit on trails, but good on pavement), and I find it my go-to shoe at the moment. It has plenty of toe room; I typically buy a 1/2 size larger running shoe than street shoe, and that worked for this shoe. I ordered the blue and the red, and the blue was a bit darker than I expected based on my computer screen. I have worn this shoe for walking, running, and aerobics, and I've been pleased with the overpronation support.

The Mizuno Horizon in Mauve/Cayenne is a beautiful shoe. All around, I love Mizuno's aesthetics ... and when you find the right color combination, it can break the mold for what you look for in a shoe. That's the way I felt about my Mizuno Wave Sky 1 - which lasted me about two years, but now rub against my heels. So I ordered the Horizon 4, thinking that I would benefit from a stability shoe. I also ordered the Asics Gel-Kayano. In trying on the Asics, I realized ... my left foot is neutral, but my right foot pronates (likely from an injury last year). Even though the Horizon is less of a corrective shoe the way the Asics Gel-Kayano is, I've decided to return the Horizon for a neutral shoe - and I plan to use an orthotic insert to give support to my right foot and balance out my stride. Still, if you over-pronate, look into the Horizon, and buy a whole size up like everyone recommends.

All Mizuno run at least a half size smaller than comparable brands (Brooks, Hoka, Ascics). But they are by far my preferred running/walking shoes. They fit and support well and are comfortable with a wider toe box.

Most comfortable walking shoes I've ever owned. No break-in time required, excellent support and fit was perfect (based on size chart used on Mizuno site).

I like Mizuna, this style was not snug fit for running and this style was too wide at top of the foot. I will try the horizon 16.

Great product

Perfect!

Lots of cushion and not narrow

These were great shoes for my daughter’s XC. They were very supportive and helped her stay healthy through lots of miles each week.

I’ve tried sooo many pairs this year of stability shoes as my feet are flat ‘ thin. I’ve had Mizunos in past years but recently got some Brooks Bedlam 2s that I love. Tried ON, Hoka Gaviota, ASIC Gel Kayano, -these way out win! Light, stable, good arch support, not huge wide toe box and not too Marshmallow y under my feet. Winners! TTS. 8.5 and that’s what fit!

Ordered half size larger than Brooks, Sketchers, etc. Great support for pronation.

Outstanding quality. Material is well ventilated. Lightweight. Feels good on my skin when I don't wear socks. Grips securely when walking on loose dirt or slopes.

I was surprised when I out them on and felt the amount of impact absorption they had. I'm glad I read the reviews and ordered a half size up. Fit is perfect!

I bought my first pair at my local sports shoe store and found the exact same pair for thirty dollars less at Zappo's. The Wave Horizon are nice and cushioned and very comfortable for my daily five mile walk.

I love the shoe would like better it in solid black