![]() ![]() ![]() Both are good for heel strikers, although personally, I think the Wave Rider is a bit better for heel strikers than the Ghost.We offer a wide variety of running shoes. Which one is the better of the two depends on personal preference. Both are good everyday trainers and can be used by different types of runners. The upper of the Ghost is a bit more plush than that of the Wave Rider. The midsole underneath the forefoot is a bit softer in the Ghost 12 than in the Wave Rider 23. The Brooks Ghost 12 has a bit more medial support than the Wave Rider 23, but the Wave Rider 23 has a softer heel than the Ghost 12. The Mizuno Wave Rider 23 is pretty comparable to the Brooks Ghost 12. It is not a very flexible shoe and although it is a neutral running shoe it does give you some light stability due to the TPU plate underneath the midfoot. It’s not a shoe with exciting new technologies or interesting sounding materials, it is just a good shoe. I did a 15k race in this shoe without any trouble. The fit is quite snug, the upper does hug your midfoot quite a bit, but in a nice way. I had my regular running shoe size and they fit me just fine. I’ve logged about 100 kilometers in these shoes and I still don’t see any wear on the outsole. It has the same reinforced rubber outsole as the previous edition. The outsole of the Wave Rider 23 has also remained the same compared to the 22. There is also a thin layer of U4icX as a top layer directly under foot.Īnd obviously, we shouldn’t forget the plastic wave plate in the heel which helps with stability and shock absorption. The U4icX foam makes this shoe more suitable for heel strikers. It is made up out of two foams, the majority of the midsole is made out of Mizuno’s U4ic foam and besides the U4ic foam, they also used their softer U4icX foam as part of the midsole in the heel area. The midsole of the Mizuno Wave Rider 23 is the same as that of the 22nd edition of this shoe. There is some padding in the heel and tongue, but it isn’t as plush as some other running shoes out there. The Wave Rider 23 has a double engineered mesh upper, it is quite breathable, but since it is a double layer that is quite tightly knit it does provide a bit of warmth during the colder months. They have changed the upper compared to the previous version. These days that’s a bit on the higher side of things, but it wasn’t that noticeable in this shoe. The Mizuno Wave Rider 23 is a neutral road running shoe and has a 20 mm forefoot stack and a 32 mm heel stack giving it a 12 mm offset which is the same offset as in the previous model. Plus, this is the 23rd edition of this shoe and there must be a reason why there are so many editions, it can’t be a bad shoe if you make it that far. And obviously, you should never judge a book by its cover. The reason I never tried Mizuno before is because, based on the looks of their shoes, I thought they would be quite stiff and quite firm and that’s not the type of running shoe that I like.īut once in a while, you have to try something new and after testing lots of brands I knew I had to try Mizuno. Before you start running in a shoe you have certain expectations about how a shoe might be, that’s the whole reason why you consider that shoe and might try it on. This is the first Mizuno shoe that I’ve ever tried and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Mizuno Wave River 23 was a pleasant surprise I didn’t have any hotspots in this shoe and could easily log some longer distances in this shoe. The wave plate gives the shoe a bit of a firmer feeling, but the softer foam in the heel compensates for this. It is a good shoe for heel strikers because of the plush landing due to the wave plate and the foam in the heel being a bit softer. I was surprised by this shoe and its comfort. If you liked the 22, you’ll like this version too. The biggest difference compared to the Wave Rider 22 is the upper. It’s a good everyday trainer which could also be used for some longer distances. ![]()
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