Customer Reviews Mizuno Wave Rider 27

This is my 10th purchase of the wave rider series, and my least favorite of all. The shoe seems to have a bulkier sole, is less flexible and heavy than all previous versions. Need to consider making a change after over a decade of loyalty.

Long time Wave Rider fan here, started with WR11 and never had any issues until WR21-22 was redesigned to be narrower. Switched to the 2E model and then had to switch to the half size bigger for the WR26. Apparently, new WR28 was redesigned again and it's more narrow than WR26. Considering that Mizuno USA does not offer free return shipping make sure to test the shoes before you by them.

I have worn Mizuno running wave riders for years. I ordered a new pair off the website and took them with me on vacation. As I was wearing them I realized they didn't fit as well as usual. I accidentally ordered the 2E shoe but it didn't even say it was "wide". Just wasted money on a pair of sneakers I won't wear. Very frustrated

Mizuno has made their foam softer recently. The new foam crushes downward and stretches your leg. I have always used mizuno, looks like I will have to find a new brand.

I've been wearing and loving MIzuno Wave RIders for many years but the new men's 28 is HORRIBLE! I've worn them three times and it's like running on plywood shoes--no cushioning and feels like worn-out shoes! My back is killing me--my "old" 25-27s are still better. Don't know if I'll ever wear these again. What a waste of money and anticipation! I wear a size 16 and weigh 215 so they should have been perfect. Would have rated a "0" if possible.

The Drop on this shoe is the highest I have ever heard of at 12mm along with the highest Heel Stack height of a whopping 38mm! You will wake up with a severe back-ache as I did wearing this shoe! Mizuno must move to Zero Drop or 4mm Drop shoes or eventually go out of business.

I used these shoes to do Silver sneakers exercise. These are the worse sneakers that I have ever purchased!! They are not comfortable. My feet ache after exercising. Too much money spent on shoes that are not worth it.. .