Mizuno Wave Creation 18
Mizuno Wave Creation 18 is Mizuno’s premium cushioned shoe that is built for runners who will take them on a high mileage run. These are great shoes when you train for your marathons and ultramarathons. Its Infinity Wave in the heel and U4ic midsole will provide that smooth and incredible ride.
Mizuno Wave Creation 18 Features
Wave Creation 18 is best for neutral runners to moderate pronators who wants maximum cushioning. Its Infinity Wave construction and U4ic foam in the midsole provides a highly responsive and well-cushioned ride.
The Mizuno Infinity Wave utuilizes a revolutionary mechanical midsole that is fine-tuned to deliver a unique heel-to-toe running experience. The mechanical midsole creates a dependable cushioning experience thoughtout the life of the shoes.
Compared to the Creations 17, the new Mizuno Wave Creation 18 has a new upper with improved durability and flexibility.
Mizuno Wave Creation 18 Review
I had a chance to try out the new Mizuno Wave Creation 18 last week with fellow runners and the team from Mizuno. We had a quick run at SM Mall of Asia even though it was raining a bit. We still had fun and shared our experiences running with the shoe. A few days later, I took the Creation 18 for another 5 mile run.
The shoe looks really nice and fierce. I got the bright neon yellow and black colorway. It’s perfect for a night run since it will have a nice visibility on the road. Plus, it has reflectorized prints on the sides and small ones at the front and heel.
The fit is great for those wide feet. It locks well from the toe to the heel. Those with narrow feet might find it too roomy though. Everything is the interior of the shoe is soft and comfortable. Slip in your shoe and you can notice the premium feel. However, it felt tight on the heel. After several miles of running,
The Mizuno AIRmesh makes it a nice breathable shoe. But it makes the upper a bit thicker than my previous shoes. The thick upper has an advantage though for being more resistant to water. Despite the rain during our test run, the shoe kept the water out and kept my socks dry.
However, the Mizuno Wave Creations 18 is heavy which is typical for maximum cushioned shoes. It’s not great for chasing your PRs. But the added cushioning makes it perfect for heavy runners.
Mizuno Wave Creation 18 Review Summary
Neutral runners who are looking for a durable shoe for their long runs will love the Mizuno Wave Creation 18. Heavy runners will also benefit from its maximum cushioning construction. It will be stable ride that will be consistent from mile zero to the finish line.
About The Author
ManokanRunner
Jinoe Gavan is the founder of this award-winning blog Takbo.ph, The Filipino Running Community. Known as ManokanRunner, he is a computer addict on weekdays, a church leader on weekends and a runner in all days of the week. He wants to run and cover as many miles in many places as he could. Read more about his life in the urban jungle with all the distractions and the fun of raising his son in DaddyandtheCity(dot)com.
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Will make review on this shoes too, after several LSD’s. Thanks Mizuno Ph and Mickey for inviting us.
I always thought Mizuno makes very narrow shoes and the cushioning technology is weak. I will take Saucony Ride anytime over Mizuno. Mizuno excels in Build Quality – especially the upper. Just look at the stitching and mesh combination on that thing. But at the end of the day, it’s the ride. Pricing is also too high to gain mass appeal. Just look at the Sunday races and you would see maybe 1 Mizuno out of 200?