Mizuno Women's Wave Rider 18 Running Shoes

The Wave Rider 18 running shoe offers the ideal balance of performance and fit. Designed as a daily training shoe, this neutral supportive shoe is perfect for runners who seek a smooth ride and a sleek fit. This new version offers a more resilient, responsive ride and a more cushioned underfoot than its predecessor.

Weight

• 7.7 oz per shoe (Size 8).

Stack Height

• Heel: 27mm.
• Forefoot: 15mm.

Cushioning

• Mizuno Wave: Elastic, thermal plastic creates springy, well-cushioned ride.

Midsole

• Mizuno Wave: Elastic, thermal plastic creates springy, well-cushioned ride.
• U4ic: Lightweight midsole that provides shock absorption, durability, and resilient ride.
• Smooth Ride: Minimizes rapid acceleration and deceleration of foot for smooth heel-to-toe ride.
• SR Touch: Delivers optimal shock absorption in heel.
• Extended Wave Plate: Increases torsional rigidity between heel and forefoot.
• Gender Engineering: Gender-specific attribute of additional flex grooves for these women’s shoes.
• Intercool Ventilation System: Prevents humidity so feet stay cool and dry.

Upper

• AIRmesh: provides comfortable breathability.
• OrthoLite Sockliner: anti-microbial and moisture-wicking.
• Dynamotion Fit: stretch material creates optimal fit in forefront; collar construction prevents heel collar from buckling under load.
• Strobel Last: Offers comfortable underfoot feel.
• Printed Overlays: Holds foot on place.

Outsole

• X10: Durable carbon rubber that improves traction.
• Blown rubber: Increases cushioning, shock-absorption, and durability.
• Flex Controllers: Acts as miniature wave plates for increased flexibility and reduced weight.