Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 WAVEKNIT™

I have bought several pairs of Mizuno Inspire and hoped the Waveknit variety would be the same. However, I found the toe box was not as roomy as previous shoes. I had to return the shoes.

I had worn the older version of Wave Inspire in the past and finally tried the 16’s! These are amazing! I have flat feet and usually get pain in my arches but the 16’s worked like magic! Just the right amount of cushion with a great bounce. This material is also beautiful that it gives my feet that hug without the discomfort. Would definitely purchase again!

I need a stability shoe and the Wave Inspire has been my go-to for years now and they continue to rock! This is the first Knit introduction for the Inspire and I couldn’t wait to try. I love the style of the knits and the fit didn’t disappoint. They are more snug (sock like) in the toe box then the regular engineered mesh. This took some getting used to but I really liked it after getting some runs in. Overall the knit upper feels secure and adaptive.

Per usual I ordered a 1/2 size up. ( I am only a 9 in Mizunos.) Normally 8.5 in Saucony and Brooks . I ordered these in both 8.5 and 9 and the 9s work but Im holding off doing anything until my other Saucony and OCs arrive. These are not bad support wise. They are good enough to keep in the ranks. Stable comfy and basic colors. Nothing crazy. I have narrow flat feet and these are nice because you can tighten pretty well to avoid heel slip.

I have been a Mizuno Wave Inspire wearer for about 15 years - almost as long as the shoe has existed. This time around I decided to try the shoe in the WAVEKNIT material because I liked the color. However, this shoe wears significantly differently from the regular fabric. The WAVEKNIT shoe caused both my feet to fall asleep during my first run. I powered through anyway, and keep trying them to see if they would break in a bit. After several runs, it only got worse, and ultimately put so much pressure on a modest bunion I have on my right foot, that I felt like I was going to develop a stress fracture or something! The description says it "hugs" your foot, and turns out that is a really good description. It doesn't have nearly the give or room the regular fabric has. I sent the WAVEKNIT option back (thank you Zappos!) and got the "regular" Wave Inspire 16 and had no issues. The new "regular" shoes feel great and I'm getting extra speed on my long runs. No issues with the pressure on the top of my foot. Would not recommend if you are not used to this fabric type or have bunions in particular.

Super comfortable - no break-in needed. This is my second pair!

I love the Wave Inspire by Mizuno. I’ve been wearing them for 8 years. They are comfortable and come in fun colors. Great for walking.

I have flat feet so a bug arch is painful for me. These are perfect. No pressure on my arch but my foot is supported.

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

I usually wear a 10 in running shoes, but Zappos' algorithm recommended I buy a size 10.5 Zappos was correct: 10.5 fits perfectly! Cushiony & stable running shoe. Would recommend for the moderate arch support.

LOVE!!! I have been wearing the mesh (non-knit) Mizuno Wave Inspire for 10 years. Wasn’t sure how I would like the knit... SO COMFORTABLE!!! I have narrow, flat feet and powerwalk 5-10 k a day. I also purchased the mesh Wave Inspire 16 which are horribly painful... the knit ones ARE COMFORTABLE!!! My only cons is that my feet get a little hot in them (my feet tend to get hot) and I would like a more funky, urban colorful style. Ordering a 2nd pair!

Stood on these for 10 hour days in the OR for 2 weeks now and I love them. I used to wear danskos but these are my new favorite!

Though they're just one ounce lighter than Brooks' Ghost 13s, they actually FEEL lighter. There's a new Spring in my step. I love these shoes. And they're handsome, too.

Lots of ankle support and cushioning, which is great for my flat feet. As others have mentioned the toe box is a little on the small side. I only went up half a size because my feet are narrow but I could have done a full size up.

Got these the other day and love them. Glad I read the reviews, since I ordered a half size larger than my usual Mizuno Inspire. The knit def runs a bit smaller.

Material is wonderfully stretchy. Which is good. Because I bought a size too small for running. Nbd. My hubs bought me the right size of the same shoe. I wear one to workout in and one to run in. Love the color too.

I have been purchasing mizuno for a couple months now. Switched over from ASICS. The inspire 16 Is good for a narrower foot. It also provides nice arch support. My feet are slightly flat. I purchase a half size bigger than I normally wear and they feel great.