Mizuno Wave Daichi 3

Reviewing Mizuno's catalog in the trail running segment, its Wave Mijun 4 and Wave Hayate 4 models are among the most demanded by mountain runners. Although the Wave Daichi saga is not far behind either, and even more so with its latest version: The Mizuno Wave Daichi 3

The reason is that it is the most versatile and multipurpose trail shoe of the Japanese brand. Even if we compare, and as Mizuno claims, the Wave Daichi 3 are more dynamic and lighter than the Mizuno Wave Mujin, which favors a better adaptation on different terrains.

Great cushioning and softness

The Mizuno Wave Daichi 3 features all of Mizuno's cutting-edge technologies, such as Wave Concave, XtaRide and Xta Groove. All of them work in unison to offer both cushioning and stability, while reinforcing the idea of adaptability to all types of terrain.

Focusing on cushioning, the Mizuno Wave Daichi 3 features a midsole composed of AP+ material and U4icX insert, which contributes to the model not only offering optimal cushioning, but also providing more smoothness in every transition.

In addition, the upper of the Mizuno Wave Daichi 3 is now made of friendlier and more comfortable materials, which also contribute to the shoe's increased protection. This without adding more grams of weight, and, of course, maintaining the dynamism.

Obviously, the fact that the Michelin compound is maintained in the outsole makes the Mizuno Wave Daichi 3, inspired by its most recognized MTB tires, have an unbeatable grip and traction.

Additional details of the Mizunos Wave Daichi 3

Two other details that do not go unnoticed in the Mizuno Wave Daichi 3 are: Reinforced toe and heel; and the double eyelet, whose mission is to ensure that the tongue remains in its proper place at all times.

In the chapter of technical specifications, the Mizuno Wave Daichi 3 maintain the 12 mm drop, while their weights do not vary either with 320 grams for the men's version, and 270 grams for the women's model.