Have you been looking for a high-end running shoe for a long time? That is to say, one of those models that guarantee quality and durability, and which come with the best performance on the market. Well, the model we are going to tell you about next may interest you, and a lot! It is the second version of the Wave Sky. If to a shoe that has already proven to be a competent model in the market, and has been tested by numerous professional runners, we give an extra touch of improvement, with a more modern design, probably what will happen is that you will fall in love at first sight with these faithful running companions. But... Do you already know everything about these shoes? In this post we're going to tell you all the details of why the Mizuno Wave Sky 2 are extremely comfortable.
To find out if you're still interested in these shoes, you need to know their technical specifications. These running companions feature a 10mm drop, and are ideal for running on asphalt surfaces. The shoe has both a men's and women's version and is mainly designed for runners with a neutral stride, but can also be partially suitable for those who have a slight pronation in their stride. In terms of cushioning, it stands out for being a top-of-the-range shoe, incorporating systems such as the Wave platform and top-quality U4ic and U4icX materials, which significantly improve cushioning compared to other Mizuno models.
With this shoe that stands out mainly for its cushioning, agility and responsiveness in the stride we get that kind of shoes that offers great versatility in terms of types of training is concerned. But not only that! Another detail to take into account is its wide base, which together with the extra touch of reactivity provided by the U4icX compound located in the midsole, these shoes will give us serious options to focus on long distances. And by the way, it is a shoe that adapts magnificently to runners who exceed 85 kilos, because as we have already commented before this shoe has great firmness and the guarantee of being a shoe with great durability over time.
If you decide on this model from the Japanese brand, it is best to use it for your most demanding training sessions in preparation for an important running race with a medium/long distance, so you will get the necessary security in your feet, before facing difficult challenges with the Wave Sky 2
To answer this question, it is necessary to analyze all the components of these shoes. And we are experts at it. First of all, you need to know that one of the main changes of this second version compared to the original Wave Sky is its aesthetic design, which brings with it a considerable improvement in its upper. Leaving behind the comfortable Jacquard mesh, to use the new integrated AeroHug system, which provides much more support and offers the same flexibility as the aforementioned mesh. In terms of aesthetics, the AeroHug is infinitely more attractive and eye-catching than the Jaquard mesh. In the forefoot area the shoe offers great comfort thanks to the Engineered Mesh.
As for the lower part of the shoe, comfort has been improved by using a wider base than the previous model of the Mizuno Wave Sky 2 And as the name of the shoes itself indicates, the famous Wave midsole has been used, which we all know the great prestige that has this technology in the running universe. As always in constant evolution on the part of the brand, that is why they carry the faithful company of two top quality compounds, we speak of the U4ic for the upper part of the midsole that will be in charge of offering a greater softness to the cushioning. And the U4icX in the lower part, whose function is to improve the reactivity of the stride and provide more stability in each stride you take.
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And as comfort goes throughout the shoe, we can not forget the sole that has been used in this version, which offers optimal grip and durability, without losing an ounce of flexibility.
These shoes are very good for that type of runner who is focused on improving their distances, as they are not shoes to take a high pace, but rather to feel comfortable and good sensations when looking for new challenges. That is why they have a very happy adaptability in the first days of training, and as you go adding kilometers you will easily master this shoe, which is designed primarily for training, but the change they have made in this second version, considerably widening its base makes it perfectly suited to races of longer distances such as a half marathon.
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