Mizuno Men's Wave Creation 12 Running Shoe Review

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(More customer reviews)With a marathon a few weeks away and after logging over 500 miles on my Wave Creation 11's I decided it was time to break down and buy the Wave Creation 12's. I still had a couple long runs left and thought I'd have plenty of time to break them in comfortably. My first run on the shoes was a quick 4 mile route followed by a 15 miler the next day. After those two days of running the shoes felt ok, a little stiffer and heavier than the 11's. I mentioned to my wife/running partner that the shoe felt like it was rubbing my outside right ankle bone but thought the shoes breaking in or my feet adjusting to the shoes. My next run was a 5 mile hill workout and the rubbing on the ankle started to become a big distraction and discomfort. I kept thinking this was just part of the breaking in period but didn't remember any discomfort with the Wave Creation 11 when I first bought them. In fact the 11's came out of the box ready to go - the most comfortable running shoes I've owned. Today I tried to run 6 miles in the 12's but gave up after the first half mile, came home, put the 11's back on and ran in complete comfort with no pain. I tried lacing the shoes differently and working the side of the shoe to relieve the rubbing on my ankle but nothing worked. I took them back to Fleet Feet and was refunded without any problem. I was told by the Fleet Feet employee that they have had a lot of similar complaints with the Wave Creation 12. I don't know why shoe companies change good shoes every year because I would buy the Wave Creation 11 again. For me the Wave Creation 12 is not an improvement from the 11, heavier, stiffer, uncomfortable, and not worth $140. I'll be running this race in my old 11's.

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The lightweight dynamotion stretch air mesh and synthetic upper of the Wave Creation 12 running shoe from Mizuno helps you accomplish your long-distance running goals. Larger flex grooves maximize energy efficiency during the initial toe-off stages, whereas flex controllers maximize efficiency. Featuring Mizuno Intercool, a full-length midsole ventilation system that reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe, this shoe remains comfortable no matter how long your route is. Plus, Mizuno Wave technology combines cushioning and stability, two distinctly different elements that are both inherently necessary in great running shoes.

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