Our Score: 3 out of 5 
Price: £90

Review by Julia A

PROS

1. Flexible and responsive.
2. Just the right amount of cushioning.
3. Very breathable and lightweight mesh upper.

CONS

DETAILS & FEATURES

• Dynamotion Fit: Reduces the effects of lateral stress on the shoe, resulting in an optimal fit while in motion.

• Mizuno Wave: Footwear technology that combines cushioning and stability. It’s the industry’s most effective midsole technology. Wave’s unique shape dissipates impact forces.

• InterCool: Full-length ventilation in the sole reduces heat and moisture build-up inside the shoe.

• SmoothRide: Engineering approach to minimize the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transition, creating a smooth ‘rocking chair’ like transition from the heel with every step.

USER REVIEW BY Julia A

This is the seventh version of the Mizuno Inspire and not the best. The main complaint is that heel is too high and felt a bit weird around my ankles, and for this I’d knock off a star.

There’s no doubt the shoe offers support and there are still plenty of good qualities, for example, the ride is responsive and it’s a flexible shoe.

The Mesh is lovely and breathable, and it’s a good marathon shoe as it’s well ventilated, keeping your feet cool as you pound the pavements.

This shoe is quite a narrow fit, so beware if you need a wider fit as you could be looking at black toenails. I found the tongue a bit weird – it was quite long and cumbersome.

However, the Mizuno Wave technology still delivers a good ride overall, which ups the score a little – and the price reflects the level of technology and quality of materials used.

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