We purchased a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 21 from runningwarehouse using our own money. But I just don’t think they stack up compared to some of the other offerings on the market. In the end, the Rider 21s are very solid shoes. All three of these would be shoes I would recommend before the Rider 21s. The Ghosts are the best all-around running shoe I have worn, firm but cushioned enough for 20+ mile runs, able to handle speed and miles. The GOruns were super light and springy, a truly surprising shoe. I guess where I feel it is the best to put to the question is when comparing them to the other $120 flagship shoes I have reviewed this year.Īnd the Rider 21s just don’t stack up to the Saucony Rides or to the Brooks Ghosts … or even the Skechers GOrun5 from early in the year. I was a little underwhelmed by the upper, and disappointed how cold my feet got during a few runs - the temps weren’t even that cold, around 20-25 degrees. But something about the 21s didn’t hit the same chord that the 20s did for me last year.
They ride firm and fast, and while pushing tempo, they were great. However, the cushion lacks the plush needed for larger runners to push it to marathon lengths. They have the cushion needed for all runners to be able to tackle 10ks or Half Marathons. A firm, but cushioned feel, this shoe can help push you forward on speed and tempo runs. Overall, this shoe is a very good offering for most runners. And the padded tongue locks in well and protects that portion of your feet.
The laces do a good job of locking your feet in while not putting too much pressure on the top of your feet. The 21s include a new sock liner on the inside of the boot and less stitching on the outside of the upper. The upper on this offering has been updated from last year’s model. This firmness leads to great responsiveness and quick turnover which was wonderful for speed, tempo and race conditions from 1 mile up to half marathon distance. For half marathon distances, they are just fine. The Riders are firm cushion model, and for a runner my size wouldn’t be a real choice for a marathon distance long runs. When compared to the sole units of other offerings at the same price point, I would say these are on the top half, but this year they just seemed too firm to be as good as the Rides or Ghosts. They never slipped, but there were a couple of times where I felt a little give on the concrete. The actual sole of the unit offers decent grip, but not nearly comparable to that of the Ghosts. With plenty of cushion under foot (30mm heel, 18 mm forefoot) and a standard 12mm drop, these are in line with most popular offerings. The unit showed enough cushion and responsiveness that I felt comfortable running in them for half marathon distances without a second thought. Using the springy “CloudWave Plate” and the “U4icX” midsole, the shoe provides a firm cushioned feel with a slightly softer toe off. The sole unit of this shoe is completely untouched from last year’s model. And on the first run - a 10M long run - the responded fairly well and were pleasant for most of the miles. When I put them on for the wear all day test, they were a great.
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Upon receiving the Riders, I loved that the sole unit was unchanged form the previous model, and intrigued by the update of upper. The cushion is much firmer than the other too offerings, and seems to wear out earlier on the long runs. Having run in this year’s Ghosts and Rides, I would say that these shoes are lagging behind each of them slightly. At $120 for retail price, these shoes are competitive with almost every other offering in the same classification.Īlthough other shoes offer more of Mizuno’s signature technologies, this shoe is easily the line that is most popular.Īt this price point, the Riders compete with Brooks Ghosts, Nike Pegasus, Asics Cumulus or Saucony Ride. The Mizuno Wave Rider is the GTS (Go-To Shoe) for the Mizuno neutral line.
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