Mizuno Wave Ultima 12

The Mizuno Wave Ultima 12 aims to improve its top of the range cushioning; one of the most legendary runners of the Japanese company. First of all, we should know that this is a model designed for neutral or slightly overpronators runners and is compatible with an external insole due to its wide last. Although it must be said that these Wave Ultima 12 do not represent a big change with respect to previous versions of the Osaka brand, it never hurts to take a look at the new changes.

Mizuno Wave Ultima 12, general features

We now delve into discovering now in depth this running shoe that arrives ready to offer you an incredibly smooth running experience. To that end, the Wave Ultima 12 incorporates a U4icX wedge and a U4i midsole. These two additions, thanks to the fusion between them, make the shoes ideal for being able to have a smooth and dynamic ride. That is, the feeling of maximum comfort is noticeable in every stride.

If we continue to analyzeMizuno 's cutting-edge technologies found in this shoe, we find the Wave platform. This incorporation not only provides medial (internal) stability, but also lateral (external) stability; with a centralized point of cushioning . All this makes Mizuno shoes very light, which is essential for runners, regardless of the distances they run.

It is worth mentioning that this insertion in the heel will make the stride more fluid thanks to its impulse effect. Therefore, with this new technology, the Wave Rider will give us more cushioning in the first phase of the stride and a greater smoothness at the moment of the foot' s impact with the ground. This guarantees better cushioning, stability, comfort and reactivity to facilitate a smooth run.

Mizuno Wave Ultima 12, midsole area

Continuing with the midsole, we also find the double rubber compound that has expanded in the forefoot. This revolutionary formula, improved to increase the responsiveness of this running shoe, will allow the toes to move naturally with each step, thus ensuring a personalized and harmonious fit .

In addition, the mesh of the shoe has been redesigned to provide greater breathability and elements have been introduced that make the shoe provide greater cushioning, in addition to the aforementioned Wave platform. In this sense, Mizuno maintains those performance and comfort criteria that have always worked so well. Thus, this revised training shoe has as its target audience the runner with neutral tread, also with a slight tendency to pronate with the passage of kilometers, and of average weight, which do not exceed 80 kilos.

On the other hand, we should mention that thanks to its lighter weight compared to the Mizuno Wave Ultima 11 version, this new version offers us the option to run faster than before, since the model is lighter. Being below 300gr, we have no doubt that all the strides you take with them will be very comfortable .

Mizuno Wave Ultima 12, the upper and its design

As for the upper of these Mizuno Wave Ultima 12, we can see that it is in this part where we can find not only most of the new features, but also some improvements. We see that relying on a more simplified construction, the upper of the shoe is still kept lightweight, but extremely comfortable .

In addition, it is designed with engineered mesh material , which together with the lace-up fit, provides us with a perfect fit. So, we can say that these Mizuno Wave Ultima 12 stand out for offering optimal support, while there is a noticeable improvement in the ventilation and breathability section, compared to previous versions.

Aesthetically, the low top shoe is available in several colors, making it very easy to match. This model of the Japanese brand is available in blue and orange tones; these colors are combined in both versions with a dark gray. In addition, for the less daring, the model is also available in black .

Mizuno Wave Ultima 12, in summary

To finish, we offer you a brief summary of what these Mizuno Wave Ultima 12 are:

• Weight: 295 grams.
• Mesh soft and breathable.
• Reinforcement in the mid-rear area of the foot in a flexible and comfortable material.
• Wave platform for more cushioning, more softness and more reactivity.
• Great stability.
• Premium insole made of thick, comfortable material.
• U4ic midsole for comfort along with cushioning.
• U4icX heel wedge for a smooth and dynamic ride.
• Strategically placedreinforcements for a harmonious and perfect fit.
• Lace-up closure.
• Logo on the side and tongue of the shoe.
• Available in three different colors.