 Wysłany: Pon 22:48, 21 Mar 2011 Temat postu: Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10 Opinion |
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| Alchemy is the perfect name for this shoe as it has the ability to convert my problematic foot strike
into road running gold. The Wave Alchemy 10 does a fine job dispelling the notion that “control” shoes are only for heavier or slower runners. I’m a relatively light amateur runner at 6’ tall and 170 pounds but I have always required a solid feeling training shoe under my arches. The Wave Alchemy 10 provides a good combination of arch support and transition. In other words, this is a shoe that doesn’t feel slow or particularly heavy while doing a fine job of supporting my flexible arches. I ran in the Wave Alchemy 9 for a short period and I can say that, for me,ML 104-2 American MERRELL hiking boot, the Wave Alchemy 10 is improved in at least one aspect. The prior Dynamotion fit design in the Alchemy 9 caused some rubbing on the lateral aspect of my ankle and this has, thankfully, been addressed in the Wave Alchemy 10. The new Dynamotion fit collar tab did not cause any irritation to my ankle. The Wave Alchemy 10 upper is light, breathable and, like other Mizuno shoes, after a few runs it really conforms to the foot. As stated before, Mizuno boosted the forefoot cushioning for the Wave Alchemy 10 and here’s where I’m probably different from everyone else. I actually prefer the thinner and more flexible forefoot of the Wave Alchemy 9. With the Wave Renegade being phased out I do understand why Mizuno decided to make this shoe more plush feeling in the forefoot but I honestly prefer a little more firmness on the front end of my shoes. The Wave Alchemy 10 ride is somewhere between the Wave Inspire and the Wave Nirvana. I actually find the Wave Alchemy to be less controlling than the Wave Nirvana. The Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10 defies convention and blurs the lines between stability and control footwear. If you like the Mizuno Wave Inspire but feel like it’s not quite enough shoe for your long runs, be advised and take the Wave Alchemy 10 for a ride. |
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