Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite
Mizuno's new flagship marathon super shoe, replacing the Wave Rebellion Pro line: dual-foam Enerzy XP midsole with a carbon Smooth Speed Plate at just 170 g. Snappy and bouncy for half to full marathon racing. Runners who need stability or a roomy fit should look elsewhere.
Reach for the Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Extremely light for a 39 mm racer
- Bouncy dual-foam ride
- Modern geometry fixes the Rebellion Pro's quirks
- $275 premium price
- Unisex sizing complicates fit for some women
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