Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Mizuno Wave Precisions Review

What size do you normally wear in your running sho...

2012-08-06T19:23:44.757-06:00

What size do you normally wear in your running shoes? I ask because I have two pairs of Mizuno Wave Rider 14's and one is an 8.5 and the other is a 9. The 9 has a little too much extra space to wear it on long runs but the 8.5 is a perfect fit. The newest Mizunos I have are the Enigmas and the 8.5 feels too short but I haven't taken them out on a long run yet.

Great review. I'm a very loyal Brooks gal, bu...

2012-07-30T07:53:15.269-06:00

Great review. I'm a very loyal Brooks gal, but enjoy reading about potential other shoes. Like you (before this review), my only pair of Mizunos I hated.

I like the colors on this but I see why running di...

2012-07-28T11:54:50.755-06:00

I like the colors on this but I see why running dirt paths would not be smart lol At least they are comfy right out of the box! I can't wait to try mine out on a test run today :)

Love the colors!

2012-07-27T18:06:21.346-06:00

Love the colors!

Sounds like some good customer service, love that....

2012-07-27T16:33:13.780-06:00

Sounds like some good customer service, love that. Glad they are working out for you. I'm with you about colorful shoes, I would think they would just make me happy to put them on.

They always look so pretty right out of the box:) ...

2012-07-27T15:07:38.907-06:00

They always look so pretty right out of the box:) Makes me not want to run outside with them, but I get over it quickly:)

I also won a pair through an invite giveaway, and ...

2012-07-27T13:03:58.378-06:00

I also won a pair through an invite giveaway, and have been trying the Wave Riders... so far so good, although like you, I'm not running my normal mileage right now as I wait for a shin ache to recover. But I was also pleasantly surprised that I was striking (what felt like) mid-foot, despite the 12mm drop. I've never tried Mizunos before, but I can see why some people swear by them!

Thanks for the review! I'm a Brooks girl but a...

2012-07-27T10:24:45.542-06:00

Thanks for the review! I'm a Brooks girl but all of these Mizuno reviews from Mezamashii Project members has made me think about maybe trying them again. I can't stand large amounts of pink, either, and I hate that it seems like so many manufacturers of women's shoes (or even other running gear for women) think that all women must love pink.

Hope you continue to enjoy your new Mizunos!

I feel the same way about the size up. I have worn...

2012-07-27T10:09:48.369-06:00

I feel the same way about the size up. I have worn mine on my treadmill so its not much of an issue, but I feel when and if I wear them outside I might have issues. I still really love mine though - they feel so light on my feet.

I've tried two pairs now (Inspire and Wave Rid...

2012-07-27T10:06:09.620-06:00

I've tried two pairs now (Inspire and Wave Rider) and both of them do something seriously weird to my foot on one side and achilles on the other. I think I've given them enough of a chance and it's time to go back to Brooks.

I have never tried Mizunos. I think I used to wear...

2012-07-27T09:43:25.715-06:00

I have never tried Mizunos. I think I used to wear them as softball cleats in High School! I usually run in Asics, but have tried (and have mixed feelings about) a couple different kinds of Brooks.

Interesting to read your side of the Mizuno review...

2012-07-27T09:25:37.071-06:00

Interesting to read your side of the Mizuno review. I feel like we had similar opinions! Nice, light shoes good for speed work. What's the longest run you did in them? Curious to see how far I can take the Elixirs.

Nice review. I think I may try them next shoe....b...

2012-07-27T09:21:31.848-06:00

Nice review. I think I may try them next shoe....but I just love brooks so much! - they do look pretty sweet and I'm glad you liked running in them :)

Yes, definitely size up a half size on all Mizunos...

2012-07-27T07:38:46.245-06:00

Yes, definitely size up a half size on all Mizunos. I love the Precisions for shorter, quicker distances. I am a Mizuno die-hard. Glad you are enjoying them so far.

most mizunos have a tighter fit. glad you like the...

2012-07-27T06:58:01.415-06:00

most mizunos have a tighter fit. glad you like them! i always have high hopes for mizuno, but like you they just feel wrong on my feet. every time. i turned my latest mizuno addition, the mushas, into a cool pair of walking kicks and they still weren't quite right.

don't necessarily think that it makes this a bad brand, still love their products. my feet just prefer others. sad.