Review on 👟 Mizuno Men's Rider Running Shoes in Campanula Silver by Will Jenkins

. I know it's not technically a successor to Wave Sky 2, but to me they are. I've been wearing the Wave Sky 2 on all my trips for over 2 years now. I go through a couple of them about every 2 months (325 miles or so) before they stop supporting enough to keep using them. But WS2 is harder to find now that it's two generations old. I don't want to pay a high price for these shoes. I decided to try the Rider 23 as a backup and so far I'm happy (75 miles on the first pair). There is usually one color that is cheaper than others that is great for my needs. The Rider 23 is lighter, true to size, and has the same width and toe box as the Wave Sky 2. They're a little less comfortable to wear due to the side seam that I can feel on the Rider 23, but they're not. gave me no trouble. In terms of stability, the Wave Sky 2 could be a little wider in the heel and more stable in roll, but that doesn't make a huge difference. Overall great shoes.