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Women's Mizuno Wave Elixir 5

Item #MIZ685
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Product Description:

Women's MIZUNO® WAVE® ELIXIR™ 5 :: Savor a potent, race-ready blend of lightweight stability, long-lasting cushioning, and snug, yet forgiving, mesh upper fit. The women's Mizuno® Wave® Elixir™ 5 serves up softer heel landings thanks to a unique, new, perforated heel plate. Winner of the 2010 Runner's World Best Update! 7.7 ounces

Minimal: Great for foot strengthening, speed workouts, and racing. Perfect training tool for Stability+, Stability, Neutral+ or Neutral runners.

Category Type:

PERFORMANCE STABILITY [?]
Get a lighter, more stable run in Performance Stability shoes. If you're a runner with average arches who likes to race, wants to go faster and enjoys better ground connection this is your shoe. Enjoy a smooth ride that's low to the ground and ideal for tacking on the miles. When choosing running shoes, find your perfect fit using this chart. Category types are based on factors like arch height, running habits and body frame.

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Features & Benefits:

  • SmoothRide: Engineering approach to minimize the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transition, creating the smoothest ride possible
  • Composite Double Fan Wave: Combines materials to provide specific cushioning and stability
  • Dynamotion Fit: Reduces the effects of lateral stress on the shoe, resulting in an optimal fit while in motion
  • AP+ midsole: Increased rebound and a bouncier feeling than the AP midsole which extends the cushion durability
  • G3-DR outsole: Provides superior grip with less and added durability in key contact points
  • X10 outsole: Provides extra durability in high impact areas
  • AIRmesh: Lightweight, breathable upper
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Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe
 
4.2

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (9)
  • Breathable (8)
  • Fast (8)
  • Comfortable (7)
  • Cushions impact (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Road running (9)
      • Sizing:

      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        60% 

        (6 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:

      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        100% 

        (10 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Arch Type:
      • Average arch (10)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (9)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Dec

    3

    2010

     
    4.0

    Elixir 5

    By Anonymous

    from WA

    About Me Avid Athlete

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Fast
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Pronation Control

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Road Running

      Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

      About me: Wide forefoot with bunions and narrow ankles, 120 lbs. Toebox is just wide enough and shoes provide good late-stage pronation control with orthotics. Good for turn-over rate because they don't force you into a heel strike like most stability shoes. Lightweight and zippy for shorter runs or racing. Probably not enough cushioning for long runs or races.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Average Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Nov

      8

      2010

       
      4.0

      Good racing shoe

      By Peabutter

      from Pensacola, Florida

      About Me Avid Athlete

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Cushions Impact
      • Distance racing
      • Fast
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Road Running

        Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

        This shoe is very comfortable for distance running and racing. It is light but very supportive. My favorite racing flat to date.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too big
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        1

        2010

         
        5.0

        love 'em

        By carole, aka "chip" and "captain"

        from cape may court house, nj

        About Me Avid Athlete

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Great stability control
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • not durable

        Best Uses

        • Pavement

        Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

        great fit, wish they lasted longer though, the bottoms wear too quickly for my liking. . wore thru in two months the last pair. But they are light and breath great and very comfortable even on a long run, (ran 30 miles last week in rain)! I am training for an ultra and know that these will get me to the finish!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Arch Type:
        • Average Arch
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Oct

        29

        2010

         
        5.0

        great shoes!

        By carole, aka "chip" and "captain"

        from cape may court house, nj

        About Me Avid Athlete

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Fantastic
        • Good Traction
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Road Running

          Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

          love these shoes! have been wearing them for ove ra year and finally have met my match! Run 2-4 marathons a year, doing my first 50 miler in nov and they are supporting my efforts all the way! God Bless the Mizuno family and may then stop changing the shoes every year, as they are great just the way they are!

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Arch Type:
          • Average Arch
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          27

          2010

           
          4.0

          Good running shoe

          By AmnaKhan

          from Irvine, CA

          About Me Gym Rat

          Pros

          • Fast
          • Good Traction
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Road Running

            Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

            I am going to have to return it and buy half a size bigger.. My toes are hurting but I feel that it is a good running shoe....

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width
            • Arch Type:
            • Average Arch
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Oct

            5

            2010

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great shoe

            By love to run

            from syracuse, ny

            About Me Avid Athlete

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact
            • Durable
            • Fast
            • Good Traction
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Road Running

              Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

              This is a great shoe.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width
              • Arch Type:
              • Average Arch
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              9

              2010

               
              5.0

              best lightweight running shoes

              By Annie

              from NY NY

              About Me Avid Athlete

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Fast
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Road Running

                Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

                These are my favorite running shoes to wear for long distances and running distance races. They are lightweight but also supportive and comfortable.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels full size too big
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Average Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jul

                28

                2010

                 
                4.0

                Great all around shoe!

                By JS

                from Boise, ID

                About Me Avid Athlete

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Cushions Impact
                • Durable
                • Fast
                • Good Arch Support
                • Good Traction
                • Great with Jeans
                • Lightweight
                • Pronation Control

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Running

                  Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

                  I have a slight overpronation that this shoe really seems to help me stabilize. The shoe has just the right amount of cushion and breathability. This is my second pair and if it is a continued product, I will buy another pair.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Average Arch

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  Jun

                  1

                  2010

                   
                  3.0

                  Cramped toes

                  By desert runner

                  from Las Vegas

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Fast
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Narrow / Tight

                  Best Uses

                  • Road Running

                  Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

                  I am a Mizuno die hard and always wear an 8.5 but in this shoe I think I need a 9. I had sore toes after the first run and had a blood under my big toenail on the right foot. Other than that problem, everything else felt fine. So, if ordering this shoe you may want to go up a half size bigger than your normal Mizuno size.

                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels half size too small
                  • Width:
                  • Feels true to width
                  • Arch Type:
                  • Average Arch

                  Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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                  May

                  7

                  2010

                   
                  4.0

                  They good for Road Trainning

                  By Provi

                  from Puerto Rico

                  About Me Avid Athlete

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Breathable
                  • Comfortable
                  • Cushions Impact
                  • Durable
                  • Fast

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Road Running

                    Comments about Womens Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Running Shoe:

                    MY size is 7 but is 7 1/2 does't fit I had to exchanged for a full size ,8 but they feel great and I use to run more than 20 miles a week.

                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Width:
                    • Feels true to width
                    • Arch Type:
                    • Average Arch

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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