![]() I would not recommend this shoe for long distance or standing on your feet for long hours. This shoe is not for those of us that prefer a “bouncy” cushion feel while we run. And, of course, for those who already love, and are accustomed to running in the Mizuno brand. I would recommend this shoe to customers seeking a responsive shoe without the “marshmallow” cushion feel. The Wave Inspire 18 is for the folks who like a firm feel with great traction for road or gravel running. The durable carbon outsole had great traction on both cement and gravel. The upper WAVEKNIT material was breathable and my toes had just the right amount of space to move around as needed. Now I will say… this shoe may not be for me but it may be for you! Stability wise, I felt that my left ankle (my problem child) was supported perfectly while running in this shoe. I will continue to wear this shoe for relaxed, short walks and around town. I was ready to put my normal trainers on and continue my run. The Inspire 18 was just too firm and bulky feeling for me. I made it one mile out and decided to turned around to run one more mile back to my car. So, as I made my way down the road I noticed I was feeling more of the impact as I landed than I am used to. I normally train in the ASICS GT-2000 or Kayano, both soft yet support shoes. I did not feel much give or flexibility in the sole of the shoe as I ran. Fun side note, the wave plate is made from eco-friendly materials-corn! As I mentioned earlier this is a firm shoe. This is Mizuno’s midsole technology that provides support for those of use that experience overpronation. ![]() ![]() The next thing I noticed was the support of the wave plate. I stopped to adjust and used the lock-lace technique for securing the shoe. This is a normal occurrence for me as I have a narrow heel, so this may not be an issue for others. As I took off for my run, I noticed some slight slippage on my heels. I had 5 miles on the books and was ready to try these bad boys out! I picked a trail that was part cement and gravel to test the overall feel and traction of the durable carbon outsole on different surfaces. Now, for the opinion partĪfter a few days of kicking around in the Inspire 18 I decided it was time to take them out for a run. I then decided to try out an insert for arch support in the shoe and it felt much better. While wearing it at work I noticed that the arch support did not hit my foot in the correct area. I started out just wearing the Inspire 18 around work, and home for a few days to ease my way into the new shoe. I normally wear a 9.5 but had to size up to a 10 for proper toe space. ![]() The first thing I noticed while trying it on was that shoe runs short. Color aside, as we all know that color and appearance doesn’t matter if it is the right shoe for you, this shoe did not continue to hold up to my excitement and expectations. I love a bright colored shoe and Mizuno nailed it with the turquoise WAVEKNIT upper. When first pulling the Inspire 18 out of the box I was very pleased with the appearance of the shoe. IF you LOVE a firm shoe….this one is for YOU!!! How does it feel? ![]()
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