Mizuno Women's Waveknit 2 Creation Running Shoe Review

I'm a big fan of Mizuno running shoes, I've been using their running shoes for over 10 years but they are very disappointing. I have 7 1/2 in regular shoes but I always order 8 or 8 1/2 in Mizuno as they tend to run small. Bought 8 1/2 and they don't fit at all. The lining in the heel pushes your foot forward enough that your sock compresses at the front of the sock. The plastic parts that the laces attach to are stiff. So when you try to tighten the laces to pull your foot backwards, they…

First, I wear a size 6.5 in almost all normal sized shoes/sneakers/sandals etc. Tried on in store) pretty wobbly! I started by ordering my normal size and it was so small and painful. Then ordered a 7 and then a 7.5 and finally an 8 (!) before I could put them on my feet without squeezing my toes in front. Unfortunately, in the size that works best for me, the shoe's arch support was in the wrong place, making it very tiring and uncomfortable to wear. The material also chafed around my ankles…

So I've been making waves for 13 years and this update is very disappointing. First, they're a lot heavier than previous models, which likely means more cushioning and can be used for longer runs. I don't feel like it has the same arch support and it bothers my calves a bit. The toe box is smaller and it feels like my toe is resting on the midfoot of the shoe. Maybe the shoes just run small and I need a larger size? My feet are very narrow anyway, so I usually never have a problem with a narrow