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Mizuno  Wave Rider 9
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Women's Mizuno Wave Rider 9

Item #MIZ503
SALE
Reg: $79.99
VIP: $71.99

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
! Fit Size: Buy this shoe full size up

Wave Rider 9: Miles of Cool, Cushioned Comfort
  • SmoothRide engineered for the ultimate in comfort and flexibility
  • Pound away! X10 in the heel is the most durable carbon rubber out there
  • VS-1 in heel for superior shock absorption
  • There's a cool breeze in your shoe with AIRmesh

Best For runners with a medium to large build and medium to high arches.

Features & Benefits:
  • Parallel Wave: Disperses shock throughout the sole, provides excellent cushioning and stability
  • SmoothRide: Reduces shock, increases flexibility for a smoother ride
  • AP midsole: Lightweight, responsive and durable
  • VS-1 in heel and forefoot: Provides durable shock absorption and cushioning
  • InterCool: Full-length ventilation in sole removes heat and moisture
  • AIRmesh: Lightweight, breathable upper
  • 9 ounces

Women's Mizuno Wave Rider 9

Item #MIZ503
SALE
Reg: $79.99
VIP: $71.99

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Endangered
Predecessor Product Type:
Wave Rider 8
Shock Absorption:
Heel|VS-1
Toebox Width:
Medium
Heel Fit:
Medium
Shoe Construction:
Slip last
Country of Origin:
China
Gender:
Women's

Women's Mizuno Wave Rider 9

Item #MIZ503
SALE
Reg: $79.99
VIP: $71.99

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
36 Runners have reviewed this product.
1.    Bobbie rated this product 5 stars
Tue, June 12,2007:
I love this shoe. I had terrible leg and joint pain with every run because I was running in the wrong type of shoe. I tried these and my pain was gone within the first week, thankfully! I have had two pairs of these and one pair of Wave Precision 7 (performance) and have happily run hundreds of m...

2.    Belle rated this product 5 stars
Fri, April 27,2007:
I have always worn trail running sneakers, the more traction the better. This was until and shoe store employee talked me into my first pair of Wave Rider 9's. I have not gone back to the trail runners. I am about to purchase my third pair of Wave Rider 9's. I simply love them!!!

3.    Abby rated this product 5 stars
Sat, March 31,2007:
After I bought my first pair of waveriders, i never went back. these are the best shoes ever!

4.    LAKEN rated this product 3 stars
Sun, February 25,2007:
THESE SHOES WERE NOT AS COMFORTABLE AND FLEXIBLE AS I HAD HOPED. I AM A NEUTRAL TO MILD OVERPRONATOR AND THESE MIZUNOS DON'T SEEM TO BE WORKING OUT.

5.    cggolfer rated this product 2 stars
Mon, January 15,2007:
I normally love Mizunos, but these sure aren't the wave riders of a few years ago. I absolutely loved my wr 7's. These do not have near the cushioning in the arch and fore foot and they seem wide to me. I was really disappointed. As I also tried the new wave precisions and thought they were wide...

6.    gail rated this product 3 stars
Wed, January 03,2007:
Loved the WR8's but have had lots of problems with the WR9 fit...heel and plantar problems and had to go back to my old shoes. 5'7, 120, high arches, 40-50 MPW. Hoping the WR10's are better.

7.    Cathy rated this product 5 stars
Mon, November 27,2006:
I love the Wave Riders! I've been wearing them for atleast 4 years. I wouldn't trade them for anything!

8.    Lynn rated this product 5 stars
Sun, November 19,2006:
I love these shoes!I'm 5'8, 130 lbs. Run about 35 miles a week/ mid sole striker.Only thing I don't like is that I wear thru them pretty quickly (2 1/2 months) but they are a lightweight trainer so I guess that's to be expected.I have been in this shoe since 2001 / strayed a couple of times but alwa...

9.    Melissa rated this product 4 stars
Wed, October 25,2006:
Not as great as the WR8 with regards to cushion, but toe box nice and big. After noticing the difference between the 8 and the 9, I decided to try other brands but always came back to the Mizuno WR9. I am looking forward to see how the 10 changes things, but in the meantime, using the 9 and a pair o...

10.    Amy rated this product 4 stars
Thu, October 19,2006:
This shoe is ok - it runs narrow and the cushioning wears out quickly especially in the heals. 5'6, 120 lbs, high arches

11.    Valerie rated this product 2 stars
Fri, October 13,2006:
I really can't compare these shoes to the WR8, but I switched from the Wave Precision 5 and I don't like these nearly as well as my old shoes. The fit feels good and there is plenty of room in the toe which is nice. There is very little cushioning however, especially in the forefoot. I was experi...

12.    Rhian Y rated this product 5 stars
Wed, October 11,2006:
I LOVE this shoe! I have used NB, Brooks, Nike, Addidas and FINALLY have found the shoe that fits for me! No knee pain, hip pain and after a faithful 18 months and three pairs later, I still have all my toenails!

13.    D rated this product 3 stars
Sun, October 08,2006:
This is my first pair of Mizunos. The cushioning is great, but I'm having trouble with the fit. It really squeezes my toes together. At the beginning of each run, I'm conscious about splaying my toes so my toes don't feel choked up. And yes, I did try these on with my workout socks AND in the af...

14.    Mary S rated this product 5 stars
Tue, October 03,2006:
I had the 8 and the 9 is great! Kudo's to Mizuno, because the Wave Rider continues to be excellent cushion running shoe. Right now, I couldn't imagine wearing anything else unless Mizuno comes up with a 10, which the Wave Rider 9 is.........

15.    Laura rated this product 4 stars
Wed, July 05,2006:
I am very pleased with this shoe. I wore New Balance before and started having trouble with plantar fascitis. I have had no trouble with these shoes. I have two pairs and will continue to wear them as long as they make them!

16.    Forrest rated this product 2 stars
Wed, July 05,2006:
After 2 pairs of WR8 I thought going to the WR9 would be a no-brainer, but that was NOT the case. The WR9 seem to have nowhere near the cushioning the WR8 had. I just ran my first 5k in this new pair and my feet, knees and legs haven't been this sore since I fisrt starting running again 2 years ago....

17.    Joachim rated this product 5 stars
Sat, June 17,2006:
A fast and light running shoe for neutral runners...perfect :)

18.    Fidel rated this product 4 stars
Tue, June 13,2006:
So, after a slow 4 miler and a tempo 6 miler I'm impressed with the WR9. They're responsive, seem stable enough, narrow/wide enough and don't hurt any part of my feet. A tinge of heel slippage on the left heel but it's the closest I've come to replicating the Span V and adidas classic. So far so ...

19.    raquel rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 23,2006:
very great shoe

20.    Kristine rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 23,2006:
I found this shoe to be the best shoe for my shinsplints, I REALLY recommend them.

21.    Kristine rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 23,2006:
I found this shoe to be the best shoe for my shinsplints, I REALLY recommend them.

22.    Melissa rated this product 2 stars
Wed, May 10,2006:
Like many of you, I transitioned into these after the WR 8 could no longer be found in my size. I was assured that these were identical, however I feel a significant difference. Definitely not as comfortable as the 8's and I only run 15-20mpw! Now that I have extended my training for a half marathon...

23.    mark rated this product 4 stars
Sat, April 29,2006:
The new rider 9 is basically a copy of the rider 8. Nothing has changed between the two models. A different color and minor cosmetic differences between the upper and forefoot. The wave plate is the exact one present in the rider 8 so i guess i'm a little perplexed by a couple of posts basically s...

24.    Mary rated this product 2 stars
Wed, April 26,2006:
I was so glad to read that other people were experiencing the same problem as I when switching from the WR8 to the WR9. I've owned 2 pairs of the 8's and was excited to try the 9's. My feet have hurt so bad and I'm back in my old favorites until I can get a new pair. Guess I learned a lesson- when y...

25.    Dave rated this product 2 stars
Thu, April 20,2006:
Second the comment that the Rider 9s are narrower and just less comfortable than previous versions. Went with Creation 7s and am much happier.

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