MizunoWomen's Wave Rider 26 Running Shoe

This is absolutely the most comfortable sneaker I have ever worn! My podiatrist wants me to wear only running shoes with an 8-12mm heel toe drop due to bilateral achilles tendonitis strain, and I have struggled to fine the perfect shoe. Unfortunately, one must spend three figures to achieve this mission, apparently, but boy am I happy to have found this shoe!Great support, stability, and so much shock absorption “cushion” that it’s like walking on a cloud. My daughter got the same model shoe, and feels the same.If you aren’t sure, order the styles you think you want on try before you buy. I ordered multiple sizes of each due to conflicting reviews re: fit. But this customer couldn’t be happier! (Note: I only run if I am in danger, or trying to catch the ice cream truck, so this review evaluates the show’s WALKING performance only!)

I recently purchased the Mizuno Women's Wave Rider 26 Running Shoe, and I must say, it's incredibly comfortable! The cushioning and support provided by these shoes make my running experience a breeze. They fit perfectly and feel like they were custom-made for my feet. The design is not only stylish but also functional, providing excellent traction and stability during my runs. I no longer experience discomfort or fatigue in my feet, even after long-distance runs. I highly recommend the Mizuno Wave Rider 26 to any female runners looking for top-notch comfort and performance in their running shoes!

I love these shoes and have been buying them for years. Great cushioning, very comfortable for long hours at a time. I would recommend adding a half-size.

I love these shoes! They are so supportive for my feet and ankles

I’m standing and walking 8 hours a day & my feet never hurt.

fill and fit great

I have several of these shoes. I love all of them. However I got a defective pair. Something is wrong with the left shoe but I am now 10 days out of the return window and there is no option for return. Disappointing. I did not wear the shoes enough to definitely identify the problem. They were 97.00.

I have high arches. Even when a shoe feels supportive in the store, I often develop an ache in the front part of my arch (just behind the ball of my foot). These shoes are extra padded there, and I can feel the support when I take a step. They are cushioned too.Sizing: These run short, but the stretchy fabric does help when I walk. I would need to go up a half size if I were a runner. I had tried on some medium width ones in the store (when really needing a wide) and had to go up a half size. I decided to order the Wide ones online, and I went back to my regular size. I should have ordered a half size up. (I decided to keep them because I have a broken toe and can’t wear my other shoes) I cut my nails on big toes, and they are fine (only because of the stretchy fabric).

Fit as expected and great performance so far. Nice to get preferred colour

I have purchased at least 10 pairs of Mizuno Wave Riders in Women's Size 9 over the years and they have all fit well. These were huge -probably more like a men's size 9 (even though the product description on Amazon and the shoe box both indicated women's size 9).