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Guide: Mizuno - The best running shoe models

Shoe rotation means using two or three different models in your training week. Having a shoe rotation for daily running has four important advantages, here are the reasons why it can be beneficial:
Each pair of shoes offers a different level of support, cushioning and energy return. Alternating between different pairs allows you to use different muscles and tendons, reducing the risk of overuse of any one part of your body. This can help prevent injuries such as tendonitis, plantar fascisitis or knee pain.
By alternating shoes, you give them more time to recover. After a workout, the cushioning and structure of the shoe need time to return to their original shape. If you let a pair rest for 24 to 48 hours before using them again, this helps to preserve their properties, prolonging their lifespan.
Different conditions (weather, terrain, type of training) sometimes call for specific types of shoes. For example, a lighter, more dynamic pair for fast sessions, a pair with more cushioning for longer or slower workouts. A rotation allows you to adapt your shoes to the conditions and type of effort.
You optimize the effectiveness of your sessions. For example: light, responsive shoes for splits can improve your performance, while more cushioned, maximalist shoes can reduce muscle fatigue over longer distances.
Here is our favourite range of Mizuno shoes according to training and competition:

Jogging and daily training :
Mizuno Neo Vista
(a team favorite 🩵)

Technical specifications :
- 255 grams
- 8-millimeter drop
- Nylon plate
- Selling price: €180
- Versatile, dynamic shoe

Extremely comfortable, forward rocking, soft cushioning, rebound cushioning, muscle-saving.

Limited stability, rapid wear
Read our full test & review :
- Comments: Ideal for daily training and for mile after mile of marathon preparation.
Mizuno Wave Rider 28

Technical specifications :
- 270 grams
- 12-millimeter drop
- No carbon plate
- Selling price: €160
- Versatile shoe for your jogging

Versatile, comfortable, good grip

Firm cushioning, lack of energy return, limited dynamism


Fast training and road racing:
Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
(a team favorite 🩵)

Technical specifications :
- 215 grams
- 2 millimetre drop
- Carbon plate
- Selling price: €240
- Competition distances: 5 and 10 kilometers

Cushioning responsiveness, atypical running feel, lightweight, good durability

Firm cushioning, limited stability, suitable only for experienced runners