Brooks Running Shoes Review

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
huge disappointment
By Trent Vaughn
I've been running in the Mizuno Wave Inspire for several years, probably been through about a dozen pairs. I just bought the Wave Inspire 7 and what a huge disappointment. I hate the new redesign. The new higher cut makes this shoe feel more like a hiking boot than a running shoe. In fact, the right shoe rubs against my right ankle bone so badly that I simply can't use it. My right ankle bone throbs after a few miles in this shoe. So, even if you have been using the Wave Inspire for years (or perhaps especially if you have been using them for years) make sure and try these shoes out very carefully before you purchase. Unfortunately I didn't, so I spent over $100 on a pair of shoes that will soon be donated to the used-clothing store.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Better than expected!
By Chris S.
I've always had issues with having wide feet and slight pronation. However, these shoes have been a great surprise. Not having a pair of Mizunos before I was not sure what to expect but they are definitely comfy and make runs easy, I definitely feel more spring in my step. The one thing that surprised me was how wide the toebox is. The intercool system is great and keeps the feet cool although I'm a bit scared to run with them while raining or through puddles. I'm running my first 5k in July and I will be definitely running with these shoes.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
A great shoe
By Michael A.
You are lucky if you can still find this shoe in stores, as Mizuno now has the Wave Inspire 8. If you do find the 7, it will probably be on clearance (yes!), but not in your size (awww!). Thank goodness for Amazon. I recently purchased these shoes, the third time I have purchased the 7. They are very comfortable and most of all for me, provide great stability. As someone who has sprained his ankles countless times playing hoops, my sore ankles need the support that these shoes provide. Last year I ran the Chicago marathon wearing them and will wear them again for that marathon this year.