Mizuno Wave Sky 9
Mizuno's max-cushion cruiser stacks soft Enerzy NXT over a wide, stable platform for easy days and long, slow miles. It's a plush but substantial shoe that suits bigger runners and heel strikers who want protection over pop.
Reach for the Mizuno Wave Sky 9 for easy recovery days, long runs and everyday training miles. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware, so it's a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. 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 cushioning
- Stable base for a max shoe
- Great for bigger runners
- Heavy
- Sluggish at faster paces
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoka Bondi 9 | Maximum | Mild | $170 | Analyze |
| 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 |
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