Mizuno Wave Ultima 10, a reliable alternative to the Nike Pegasus

Finding a running shoe that fits the running style, the foot, the runner's taste is almost like choosing a new car. A dilemma in which as we try more models we are assailed by more doubts... And almost always the doubts are measured in more euros. Today I want to talk about the Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 The Ultima series is not a rookie. After 10 editions (and 10 years on the market) they deserve special attention in this section of Discovering shoes. And especially if we are going to talk about a model that can be an ideal alternative to the Nike Pegasus 35.

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Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 vs Nike Pegasus 35

If you are a runner in love with a brand but you feel like "putting the horns" even just once to see what it feels like to run with others, these Mizuno are the perfect opportunity to do so.

We are talking about runners of average weight up to 80kg, neutral or plantileros who want a powerful training shoes , with good cushioning, stable, durable, responsive, safe, with high drop....

There are several models on the market that fit this description, the Nike Pegasus, New Balance 890 v6 or the Adidas Solar Boost without a doubt, but these Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 meet all these requirements.

Why do we like the Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 so much?

I'll give you the 7 reasons why we have loved these Mizuno Wave Ultima 10

• Powerful midsole: Almost everything has been said about Mizuno 's Wave technology. And almost always for the good. In this tenth version of the Ultima, what we find is a powerful midsole, firm, well cushioned, soft touch but responsive.

• HighDrop : We know that medium drops are in fashion, but if you are a lover of high drops, this is the shoe for you. 12 mm of forcefulness. 19 millimeters in the toe. 31 mm in the heel area with U4ixX foam (softer and softer than traditional U4ic) for a more comfortable landing. Then, a large piece of foam with U4ic technology throughout the midsole, even in the heel, but between the U4icX and U4ic foam we find the Cloudwave platform. Don't think that the drops atos have gone down. Here are Nike or Mizuno to deny it and prove that they still work.

• Stability: Runners who love shoes like the Pegasus or the new Solar Boost demand some support and stability. Well, the Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 is more than enough in this area. We can't consider them as shoes for overpronators but the mildest will be delighted with them. If what you are looking for is a model that gives you the support and stability you need so that your foot does not collapse over the kilometers (especially in long runs) you will love this shoe.

• Ideal for running at easy paces: They are not a fast shoe, for that it is better to look for other options. They are ideal for running at paces between 4.30 and 6:30 (or slower). A pace range loose enough to fit many miles runners. That's why they're so versatile. You could push them up to 4:00 m/km but I'm telling you they are not meant for fast paces. We love them as a half marathon and even marathon shoe.

• Durability: Bomb-proof, asphalt-proof, dirt-proof? Whatever you throw at them, they'll take it. We love being able to say this because it's one of the toughest models you're going to find. Put them to the test, and they'll take it all out of you. The ültima boasts of reaching old age by time and kilometers.

• Outsole: Note that it is one of the things that does not change with respect to the Mizuno Wave Ultima 9, and is that when something works, why touch it. Be prepared for good grip, excellent durability and near-perfect handling on asphalt and dirt roads. This makes them a perfect alternative for off-road runners who alternate between asphalt and dirt and don't want to be changing shoes every 300 kilometers because they run out of sole.

• Price: We could not forget the price. They are undoubtedly another of the great qualities of this shoe. It is a luxury to be able to have a model of such quality for 100€. This fact is what brings them so close to the successful Nike Pegasus that get a top of the range shoe for a reasonable price, especially if we take into account its durability.

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Conclusion

Many times we go crazy with marketing campaigns that present us with dazzling technologies that will help us to gain seconds for our brand and we don't realize that what we need is comfort and durability as main premises. These two features along with that of good cushioning, stability and reasonable price, make the Mizuno Wave Ultima 10 a candidate to be one of the best running shoes of 2018.