We want to focus in this article on one of the running shoes that, we are absolutely sure, will be one of the highlights of this season as it has the perfect features to be one of the most acclaimed and popular shoes by the public.
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Go to the Shoe FinderThe Mizuno Wave Sky 8 is a running shoe that has great cushioning and comfort that will allow us to maximize our experience during daily running workouts.
This new version improves performance and technologies with respect to the Mizuno Wave Sky 7, yes, while maintaining at all times the essence of the range that make it one of the most versatile shoes of the Japanese brand.
What are the main new features of the Mizuno Wave Sky 8?
"Kaizen" is a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement, one of the pillars of Mizuno's philosophy. This mentality is reflected in the development and innovation that have been carried out in the Mizuno Wave Sky 8, implementing different improvements.
The presence of the Mizuno Enerzy NXT technology in this new version means a great leap in quality and an unequivocal bet of the brand for this model. This technology is present in other outstanding Mizuno models such as the Mizuno Wave Rider 28, one of the most veteran and popular shoes of the Japanese brand.
The increased presence of recycled materials throughout the production process makes this new model gain in sustainability. The recycled materials combine perfectly with the quality of the brand's materials to provide us with everything we need to run with guarantees during our workouts.
The breathability of the upper improves respect to the previous version and the Upper AeroHug Mesh, in addition to providing great breathability and lightness, allows a perfect fit of our foot inside the shoe, an important aspect when running with the shoes.
Outstanding technologies of the Mizuno Wave Sky 8
The commitment to constant innovation is one of the main bets of the Japanese brand in all its most outstanding shoes and the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 is no exception, in this latest version are present:
Mizuno Enerzy NXT
It is one of the main novelties of this model. Present in the lower part of the midsole, it provides great cushioning and softness in each of our strides without penalizing the reactivity that also gives us if we want to run at faster paces.
Enerzy Foam
It is the technology developed by the brand created with the main objective of offering us a great return of energy in each of our strides combined with a great comfort that will allow us to run fast during our workouts and / or competitions.
Sole X 10
The X 10 carbon rubber is a guarantee of great durability since, in addition, it has a design where the greater presence of this compound in the areas of greater contact with the surface, such as the front and rear, guarantee us a great resistance to abrasion.
Ideal runner profile of the Mizuno Wave Sky 8
One of the most outstanding aspects of the shoe is that it adapts to a wide profile of runners, especially those who prioritize comfort and cushioning over speed in their daily running workouts.
As for the technical specifications of the Mizuno Wave Sky 8, it maintains the 8 mm drop, with 41 mm profiles in the rear and 33 mm in the front and weighing approximately 280 grams in the men's version.
It is suitable both for heavier runners who like to run comfortably at easy paces during their running workouts and for lighter runners who need a shoe for those longer runs or recovery runs.
It is a shoe designed for long distance running with great cushioning and comfort, thanks to the technologies present in the midsole but also the durability guaranteed by the X 10 rubber outsole.
Are they the most cushioned shoes on the market?
We are entering an interesting debate, since cushioning is one of the aspects that most popular runners consider when opting for one shoe or another with similar characteristics. Gorka Cabañas, marketing and product manager at RUNNEA gives us his opinion:
The Mizuno Wave Sky 8 surprised me a lot. I tried version 6 and 7, but this model stands out for its comfort. They are very comfortable, soft to the touch but with good fit and foot support. I think that along with the New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080 v13, they are the most comfortable shoes currently on the market.
The main brands on the market have models designed to run comfortably with great cushioning under our feet. Here are some shoes similar to the Mizuno Wave Sky 8.
Saucony Triumph 22
Saucony's bet to run comfortably and with great cushioning is the Saucony Triumph 22 as it has in its midsole with the PWRRUN PB, a technology that gives us a great softness and cushioning in each of our workouts.
Brooks Glycerin 21
It is the shoe with maximum cushioning of Brooks that allows us to run comfortably thanks to the exclusive DNA Loft v3 technology with infused nitrogen that provides extra softness and comfort, without penalizing stability at all.
ASICS Nimbus 26
The ASICS Nimbus 26 and its popular PureGel technology in the heel for better shock absorption and Flyte Foam Blast + in the midsole combine perfectly to provide great cushioning and comfort.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
The most popular shoe on the market? Possibly, with the latest version of the Fresh Foam X foam in its midsole that gives us that characteristic softness when running with them.
New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080 v13
New Balance Fresh FoamX 1080 v13
These are some examples of models that are also characterized by their great cushioning, each of them with their similarities and differences with the Mizuno Wave Sky 8
The Japanese brand's commitment to incorporate the innovative Enerzy NXT, the high profiles (41 mm - 33 mm) or the comfort of its upper are three of the highlights of the Mizuno Wave Sky 8 that will allow us to run comfortably and with great cushioning in our running workouts.
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