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Men's MIZUNO® WAVE® ELIXIR® 3 :: Try the men's Mizuno® Wave® Elixir® 3 and you'll notice that every detail of this lightweight racing shoe has been updated, from the new Dynamotion Fit™ for improved heel and midfoot fit, to the super grippy outsole, and more comfortable sockliner. 9.5 ounces
The Mizuno Wave Elixir is a top quality trainer with great cushioning and a lightweight and smooth ride.
SmoothRide Engineered, Composite Double Fan Wave provides the perfect blend of support and cushioning in a low profile, lightweight package.
Engineering approach to minimise the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transition, creating the smoothest ride possible
Lightweight, responsive, yet durable cushioning copolymer.
Provides the utmost in breathability and comfort of the upper.
Enhanced Fit Technology that works with your foot to provide the optimum fit throughout the gait cycle.
Layered sole technology. Engineered specifically to enhance performance through durability, traction and weight reduction.
The most durable carbon rubber that allows for longer wear in high impact areas and supplements traction at heel strike.
SmoothRide Engineered, combination solid rubber/blown rubber
Removable Anatomically Moulded AP sockliner.
An ideal shoe for people who like a lightweight trainer without compromising on cushioning and comfort. Giving you a very smooth ride.
The latest Elixir is slightly lower to the ground and an ounce lighter, so we have moved it from the stability category to performance-training. Because of the low midsole, this version is more flexible than its predecessor, according to RW Lab tests. And the shoe is built on a new last that offers more room through the midfoot. The improved fit means more runners will enjoy this shoe, but we still recommend it as a trainer for efficient runners or as a racing shoe for heavier runners with lower arches.
The previous versions of the Wave Elixer overlapped other shoes in Mizuno’s lineup with too many similarities and not enough identity of its own. That’s no longer the case. The Elixer 3 features dramatic changes to the outersole and upper, while capitalizing on the strength of the midsole. We loved everything about this shoe except the shape of the outersole: while it makes a stable transition in the heel, it’s a little rigid. The upgraded upper meshes, G3 forefoot traction, and the 15-gram reduction in weight have transformed the Elixer into a true performance shoe, a renovation that really stood out among the shoes we reviewed.
I have been using the Wave Elixer 3 for the last few months. I have had quite a few Mizuno shoes over the years and for me this is one of the best. Perhaps lighter than average it has good stability with a smooth ride. The greater flexibility has not seemed to sacrifice control. I think that it could work as a marathon racing shoe or speedwork shoe for those not able to go to a racer. For the more mechanically gifted it can still work as the shoe they do all their mileage in.
Mizuno tweaked the fit of its lightest training shoe, but that's about all. It added overlays to the midfoot to help snug the upper around the arch for a better fit. Our experience with the Elixir revealed that it's best not to mess with a good thing, since it continues to do well with our testers. It offers the softest heel cushioning of any performance trainer in this guide. Recommended as a training shoe for efficient runners or as a racing shoe for heavier runners with low arches.
Mizuno Wave Elixir
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