Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 24

I'm biased bc Mizuno's Waveriders (WRs) fit my feet like I was the model for the mold. I have wide feet, but wear a normal width for WRs. These are the WR 24's and the last ones I bought were the 22's. I finally switched out when I realized I probably had over 500mi on the 21's. Previously I had used the heel strike wearing through as the sign to change out, but the heel strike never wore down on the 22's. The first pic shows the "roadrunner" emblem is less obtrusive, heel pad is longer, and the hard heel plate doesn't run all the way through the arch anymore. Also there appears to be an extra layer of padding on the forward part of the sole. The second pic shows they have the optic yellow available this year and the heavy plastic toe cover is gone. The third pic shows the change in tread design and the trough in the heel is wider (maybe won't pick up as many rocks?). Only run in them once so far but they seem to have the same magical Mizuno quality of minimizing impact with a rather minimalist design. Keep up the good work!

Shoes fit true to size and are very light weight yet comfortable.

Great shoe very comfortable and soft they get better pair after pair. Mizuno keep making nice running shoes.

Comfortable show for walking, seems narrow to me. I usually wear a 8 D, but bought 8 1/2 because the reviews I read.

Very soft materials for a comfortable fit. Perhaps size down 1/2. I'm a 10.5 in most shoes and the 10.5 here felt just a touch large.

My big toe rubs if i do not get a shoe at least a 1/2 size larger, so i have to get a 14. These shoes seem to be a little larger than the last pair of Mizunos I purchased. They are enough larger that they cause some toe bending too far back issues. I hope this will get better with age or I use thicker socks with them. That is about all I tell you now. My biggest concern will be how many miles I can get out of them.

As expected, the Mizuno Wave 24 continues with the tradition of a solid trainer or long distance racing shoe. It remains true to size on 9.5, with a very comfortable upper, good cushioning and forefoot flexibility. A shoe that can be used right out of the box without having to break it in. I received mine a day earlier than expected and on time for my last long 20 mile training run. They felt perfectly through the whole run, providing proper cushioning and stability with no hot spots.

Shoes are great for long walks. Feel light. Wear evenly.

These sneakers are so comfortable. I only wish they weren’t lace up…

Great shoe! The size and fit feel true. I ordered my normal size and they are roomy without lacking support. The material seems very breathable, as my feet don't get too hot. They offer plenty of cushion and support. I have the Rider 21 model and like those as well. These seem to have a little more spring than the 21's. My only con is the color selection. I wanted the safety yellow colorway, but they were sold out in my size. I wish the shoe came in more color options. I would recommend this shoe and would purchase again. As always, Zappos shipped items fast. Zappos is my go to site for kicks. Thanks!!