I have tried Mizuno running shoes in the past and I wasn’t a big fan. I found the Mizuno Wave Precision to be too bulky and high on my ankle. So when I heard about the new Mizuno Wave Sayonara I didn’t know if I would like them. However, I was intrigued by the specs: medium level heel-toe drop at 10mm, fairly light at 7.9 ounces. (Disclosure: These shoes were given to me free of charge as a CES Running Coach since Mizuno is one of our sponsors).
I was originally going to only wear them for coaching, but I have liked them so much I’m using them for runs on my own. The shoe is light and responsive and has a little more cushion than my Saucony Kinvaras. My biggest issue with the Precision was where it hit on my ankle and I definitely could feel the Sayonara doesn’t come up so high.
Overall, I really like how plush, comfortable and smooth they feel. They feel more like an extension of my foot. I’m really excited to have found a daily trainer that feels fast. The Sayonara is definitely going to be my go-to shoe for longer runs. I think my body will appreciate the extra cushion.
Matt, Mizuno rep extraordinaire, told me I would love the Sayonara and he was right!
Have you tried the Mizuno Wave Sayonara?
What’s your go-to shoe for long runs?
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Sounds like a great shoe. I’m a fan of the Mizuno Wave Inspire 8s. I am a pronator so I need the support that the Inspire’s give me.
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Glad to hear you’re a Mizuno fan! I’ve never heard of the Wave Inspire…I’ll have to check them out the next time I’m at Fleet Feet.
I also wear Wave Inspires as a pronator for training, but love the Wave Sayonara as my go to racing shoe. I wore them for the Chicago Marathon this year. The big toe box and cushioning actually came in handy after I fractured the tip of my big toe in late October. I could still run comfortably in the Sayonaras. The only downside is the upper is wearing for me on the insides a bit faster than I’d like. Some of the fabric is torn and I have less than 200 miles on the shoe. I probably need to fix my form since I think my shoes are brushing each other when I run.
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I’m glad you like them, Eric! I’ll definitely pay attention to see if the fabric starts to wear.
Cute shoes! Gotta love shoes in great colors! I’ve ran in the Mizuno Elixir
Currently I am running in the Brooks Pure Connect for all of my runs. Love them.
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