Mizuno Rider devotee...recommend a new trainer for me

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

15 years ago 09/10/2008 12:57pm EDT

I have been training in Mizuno Riders for about a year, finishing up my sixth pair. There's a lot I like about them. They fit well, last about 400-500 miles, and I haven't been injured beyond the typical minor twinge here and there. I do about 60% on pavement, 25% on trails and 15% on the track.

The only bad thing that I can say is that ever since I started doing 2-3 runs a week in Nike Streak XCs, the riders feeling like I'm wearing tissue boxes.

They are still a great, functional, work-horse shoe, but I'm getting the itch to try something a little lighter and "sexier".

Recommednations?

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:02pm EDT

re: Rider fan

are you fvcking kidding me? you havent ad any injuries yet want to switch shoes. stay healthy my friend stick with the less sexy shoes

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:05pm EDT

re: Rider fan

I've run in Wave Riders since January 2000, and just recently replaced them with Precisions. Seems to be working well.

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:12pm EDT

re: section2runner

Try the NB1062:

http://www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceMR1062CU.htm

or the NB1011 depending on if you want more medial stability.

My guess is if you like the feel and ride of the Mizuno Wave Rider11 than your transition to a wider toebox type of shoe with absorb technology and a strong medial shank, you'll do just fine in these.

Personally, I've worn 3 different pairs of the Mizuno Wave Riders and wear them out in about 400 or so miles. I've worn other trainers, but the heelbed was too high and the toebox was too small. The NB trainers seem to have a lower bed and a larger toebox for my weary piggies.

Good luck in your searches.

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:13pm EDT

re: Rider fan

If u like the rider but want lighter go witht he precision.

If you want to go much lighter go with the ronin.

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:18pm EDT

re: Rider fan

If you are looking to get away from Mizuno, here are my choices, in order:

1. Nike Skylon

2. Saucony ProGrid Ride

3. Asics Cumulus

4. Nike Pegasus

5. Adidas Supernova Cushion

6. Brooks Defyance/Adrenaline (either or)

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:19pm EDT

re: leory

I recommend the NB 790

15 years ago 09/10/2008 1:34pm EDT

re: Frank Dukes

If you like the transition and performance of the rider and have been injury free, my advice to you would be to stick with the same type of shoe. I too, am an avid Mizuno wearer rotating between the Riders and the Precisions. Both are neutral and lightweight, the rider at 11.2 oz. versus the Precision at 9.9. The biggest difference is that the Precision is a bit thinner in the midsole (24 mm midsole in the rider heel and 22 mm in the Precision heel) and thus a bit more flexible, so a faster paced shoe. The Riders are definitely going to give you a bit more mileage, I typically get 300-350 out of my riders and 250ish out of my Precisions, but alot of that will depend on your efficiency and the surface you are running on.

My recommendation would be to wear the Rider for your long runs and recovery days and the Precision for uptempo/tempo days and faster stuff. It has worked great for me so far... good luck!

15 years ago 09/10/2008 2:29pm EDT

re: Ricky Boobey

I routinely get about 750 miles out of my Wave Riders.

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