Mizuno Wave Hayate 4

The Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 is defined as the lightest and most dynamic trail running shoe, as the Mizuno brand itself indicates. With these characteristics the Wave Hayate 4 has been conceived as a mixed model for running in the mountains, but always oriented to offer a greater feeling on the ground in fast workouts, and also to compete in short and/or medium distances, so the profile of the runner will be that of a runner of rather light weight.

As is the case with the entire range of Mizuno trial running shoes, the fourth version of the Wave Hayate 4 does not depart from the characteristic script that consists of providing the mountain runner with maximum safety and traction on the most complicated terrain. Thus, the Osaka company has a catalog of trail-specific models that cover all the needs of the passionate trail runner. In addition to the Hayate family, there are also the Mizuno Wave Daichi, Mizuno Wave Mujin or the Mizuno Wave Kien.

But going back to the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4, they excel because they are able to adapt to all running surfaces. This is a direct consequence of the inclusion of Mizunos exclusive XtaRide technology, with special attention to the Wave Concave midsole platform; and also the XtaGroove flex channel. Hence, the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 is presented as one of the most innovative models from the Japanese running and trail running shoe manufacturer.

Mizuno Wave Hayate 4, its most outstanding novelties

With respect to its predecessor models, this new update of the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 presents as a great novelty its new upper. The upper of the Wave Hayate 4 implements a more resistant and lighter mesh, but it also gives the model a more modern and aggressive look. Mizuno 's designers have also opted for incorporating a greater number of protections in this upper with the idea of offering better and greater support.

Thus, an element as important as the collar area of the shoe, in the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 is thicker and more padded, allowing the ankle of the mountain runner is less exposed, and more subject, and therefore more protected. The tongue has also been stitched to the upper to prevent external elements from entering the shoe.

Another important detail in the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 is the inclusion of the ESS Rock Plate system, also included in its predecessor, which consists of a small platform, integrated at the height of the forefoot, and whose mission is none other than to provide protection against possible impacts from rocks or stones.

Given the successful results of the Mizuno Wave Hayate 3 with the Michelin rubber compound in the outsole, this resource is once again one of the star elements in the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 This Michelin outsole makes this trail model a strong point of superior stability and traction, whose design is designed for all types of terrain and conditions. The Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 also deserves a special mention for the lug pattern, which presents a more aggressive style, where the lugs are more prominent, and their arrangement is more separated to ensure exceptional grip and adherence, while contributing to increase the braking and propulsion capacity of the model.

All in all, the Mizuno Wave Hayate 4 is a light and dynamic shoe with a 9 mmdrop and weighs approximately 280 grams. Ideal for moving at fast paces in the mountains.