Mizuno Wave Sky 8
Mizuno's max-cushion cruiser before the Sky 9 redesign, with a big soft Enerzy NXT midsole built for long, easy miles. Exceptionally comfortable for recovery days and high-mileage heel strikers. Skip it if you want a stable platform or a shoe that can pick up the pace.
Reach for the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 for everyday training miles, long runs and easy recovery days. 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.
- Deep, plush max cushioning
- Great long-run and recovery comfort
- Soft stack lacks stability
- Outsole durability concerns
- Sluggish at anything uptempo
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
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