Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 WAVEKNIT™

Mizuno had changed the design of the Wave sneakers. I should have listened to other reviewers, the tow box is cramped and my last 3 toes on each foot hurt or get numb. They have broken in a bit after wearing 7 times but still not great. I never had to do this with other Wave sneakers. Disappointed. Good ankle support though.

I have been wearing Muzuno for many years. Bought this new Waveknit version in my usual size and as others have said, they run at least a half size too small. The toe box is tight leaving my toes pinched together and with blisters. I can't even wear them walking. Too late to return them. I'm really disappointed that these weren't tested for continuity between products. I shouldn't have to guess my size just because I'm buying a slightly different style. Just bought my first pair of Asics.

Been ordering Mizuno Wave Inspire shoes for 8 years- same size and model bc my feet pronate when I run. I ordered these in a 9.5 which is my regular size for this shoe and they are super small. My toes hit the front of shoe on both sides. More than the size issue, I was most disappointed in the customer service. Had to call Customer Service several times to get instructions on returns firstly and secondly I was disappointed to hear that the customer has to pay for the return which was over $20.....it's more the principle of it that bothered me. Despite that, I did re-order the same shoe in 10.5 size- a whole size up from my regular mizuno fit. I paid for expedited shipping bc due to the customer service issues it took over 2 weeks to get my shoes returned and refunded so I have been running in old shoes and my feet are killing me :(. Disappointing Mizuno. We have many options these days for where we make costly purchases so I'd work on improving the experience for customers making returns. If you sell shoes for over 140 dollars make it worth it please.

...because my feet went numb a mile into my 4 mile loop. Tried loosening the laces, no luck. Had to stop 4 times to take these off and allow circulation to come back. The look of this show is great and it does feel good for the first mile. But after a couple of runs in them, there is something really off about the design and fit. I wish the Inspire 5 or 6 would come back. Those were the best iterations of this shoe in terms of fit and overall wear.

I don't care for the new WaveKnit. The inside sole cushion is not as soft as the original Wave Inspire and they seem to run smaller. I normally wear a 10 in the Inspire and the WaveKnit was too little. I returned it and went back to what I know.

Simply put, these are awful running shoes. I've worn Mizunos for about the last five years (although I've been a runner for more than two decades), because the heel is cut deep enough to accommodate Haglund Deformity, and the shoes are stable. I've always worn an 8.5 medium, never had any issues at all. But these are cut waaay too narrow through the forefoot. Ran two miles and my right foot was in agony. Tried to loosen the laces for subsequent attempts, but still, the shoes hurt after about one mile. Mizuno needs to go back and revisit this design. I blew my budget on these, thinking they would be incredible; so disappointed in them.

I have used this model of shoes for 10 years. I confidently bought them online. After waiting 13 days for them to be delivered, I found that they are now running a full size too small. Now, Mizuno is not covering the cost of the return! I repurchased the shoes locally. I still love them, but would never buy them online again.

I want to love these shoes. I do love how they look on my feet. I wear a 10 in US Women's shoes, and I appreciate that these shoes don't make my feet look huge. But, much more important is how the shoe performs when I'm logging miles, and these just didn't hit the mark for me. The shoe feels very clunky, with a rather thick outsole and I find myself rubbing my ankle with it from time to time on the run- an issue I've never had with any other shoe. I'm not usually a heel striker, but the thick outsoles almost force a heel strike. The toe-box feels tight, and even on short runs I've noticed some tingling in my toes, as if there isn't enough space for my feet to spread out. The shoe has a hot and heavy feel to it, and I'm not looking forward to running in these shoes as the summer weather brings more heat to the mix.

Didn't like the fit compared to other Inspires. Size was too small and very uncomfortable so item was returned.