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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Mizuno Wave Rider 15
By A guy living in Seattle
These running shoes are wonderful, and they truly deserve the 5 stars.I bought these shoes to go back to running, after a long time off it. I am currently a bit overweight, I suffer from moderate shin splints, and I've had some trouble with one of my achilles tendons in the past.With that - and getting close to my 40's - in mind, I decided to invest in a good pair of running shoes. I used the Runner's World shoe finder tool on their website and this was one of the recommended shoes. The Wave Riders fit my feet perfectly. The materials and the design of these shoes are very good, so at the same time they have a good firm fit to my feet, there is no tight spot. Pressure is distributed very uniformly.I have been running on the treadmill continuously for 45 to 60 minutes at a time, every other day, and I feel no pain, numbness, or anything, on my feet. The Wave Riders work perfectly for me, so I can focus on my shape / posture when I run. I have been feeling less and less pain on my shins, and no sign of any pain on my achilles tendon.I highly recommend the following:- Use the Runner's World shoe finder tool. Follow all the steps to the letter. Run a little bit paying close attention to your form and how your feet hit the ground to properly answer the questions. Don't buy running shoes because they look cool or whatever. You can always find something that looks "pro" within the results the site gives you.- Don't save money on your running shoes. Buy good stuff from the running brands. I think I could have prevented some injuries I had in the past by putting more money down on shoes. Remember running is very repetitive, so any small detail that may be a little off may cause an injury when repeated thousands of times. I am biased towards Mizuno now, but there are many options out there.Note: I bought my shoes, plus other running shoes for my wife, on Amazon. She didn't like hers, so we returned them and got reimbursed. No hassle. I am definitely going to buy my next pair from Amazon again.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Wave Runner 15, limited edition
By JB
Typical Wave Runner. Excellent running shoes for training. They give enough support and feel pretty seamless. The only minus stays the hole in the heel which occasionally catches a stone of right size and shape. "Limited edition" WRs even look nice.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Great Shoe - Back to Original Rider
By Guilherme
This is a great shoe and I am very happy with my purchase. Seems like the issue with the 14 was fixed and we are back to original Rider. It is light and has low heels which generates a great running position. I did not rate 5 stars because it lacks some cushioning. I weigth 170 pounds and I could use a bit more, but overal great shoe and I would buy it again.

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
Terrific running shoes
By JSL
I run three times a week, totalling just over 25 miles, and am 65 years old, having run for 40 years.I've loved running in my New Balance Minimus -- the barefoot style running shoe. But when an irksome Achilles Tendinitis case just wouldn't go away. I decided I needed a bit of cushioning.So, I read about these new Saucony's in Runners World -- which rated them an Editor's Pick -- and took a chance on 'em. Great look, great fit, stable in the ankles, extremely light (e.g. even down to a nice, short tongue) , nice cushion, and -- most important for me -- a relatively short drop from ball to heel, only 8MM. Makes running on your forefeet much easier. And, after a month, my Achilles tendinitis is finally starting to recede. (I credit the shoes and, strangely, a homeopathic cream also noted in Runner's World, Topricin, which one can also find on Amazon. I have absolutely no faith in homeopathy, but this stuff seems to work.)The shoes ran "hot" the first time. Since then, though, they've been just fine. And now are easily the best, most comfortable running shoes I've ever used. If you can get 'em at the $89 price I got, they're about the best running buy you could ever make.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
Caution if transitioning from Progrid Guide 4
By The Toxster
When I started running I used Progrid Guide 3 shoes. I made an easy transition to the update Guide 4 shoe the following year. Needing a new pair of shoes, I bought the latest in the series, the Guide 5. It is a great shoe, but I would caution those who have been using the Guide 4 shoe that you WILL notice the change in offset from 12 mm to 8 mm. I did almost immediately and initially it was uncomfortable. I got used to them after a few miles and I think in the long run I will be better off with them. However, I doubt I can use the 4's as a backup pair because I think it will be uncomfortable going back and forth between the two.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Great lightweight trainer
By Kevin
I'm a pretty serious runner that puts in roughly 35-40 miles a week consistently throughout the year. My go-to shoe the past 3-4 years has been the Asics 21xx series culminating in the 2160 shoes I just wore out. I wasn't very impressed with the design changes Asics made with the 2170 shoe, so I decided to give Saucony a try.In my decision process, I wanted a shoe that was lighter than the Asics I had been wearing, and also wanted a smaller heel/toe drop so I could start the slow transition toward better mid-foot striking. The Progrid 5 shoe seemed to fit the bill in what I was looking for. My initial impressions were the following: * This shoe is very light weight compared to my previous Asics 2160 shoe. It's really not even close. You will definitely feel the difference if you transitioning from a standard training shoe. * I moderately pronate, so with the lighter weight I was worried that I was going to be sacrificing support. With over 200 miles on these shoes I have had no injuries or soreness usually associated with bad supporting shoes. In fact, my ankles (my normal problem spot) have felt better (perhaps due to better mid foot striking?) * The toe box is a little tighter than my Asics, but not enough to chafe or cause any issues. Just something to note. * Even with the lower heel/toe I didn't feel like I was getting beat up on the road due to less cushioning. If you are coming from a standard 12mm shoe you definitely get some feedback that you are heel striking, but not enough to make you uncomfortable like most minimalist shoes. During my 200 miles of running in these shoes I have definitely transitioned more to my midfoot and less on my heel.The shoes have held up nicely and are wearing well. Will probably be able to get my standard 500 miles or so from these puppies. And, on the aesthetic front, I like the color selection as well. I went with the Vizipro/Citron/Blue shoe and I've definitely gotten some "nice shoes!" comments yelled my way.Overall, I'm super pleased with these shoes. They provide great support for the moderate pronator, are a great transition shoe to mid foot striking without getting injured, are very light and comfortable, and are wearing well. Buy with confidence.

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Brooks Socks
By Randy Kissinger
I'm not pleased with my purchase of the Brooks ankle socks. They are very thin and very small ( tight and hard to get on ) I won't be purchasing any more of these.

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These Socks are Well Made in the USA
By Tarheel Chemist
Not often that you see products made in the US. Better yet, these are high quality running socks. I can't feel the transition lines between colored area and they are sleek without feeling thin. The two tab design is perfect for distance running. The tabs keep the tongue of the shoe and the heel of the shoe from rubbing on your foot. I run in the South, so I don't want heavy socks and these fit the bill. The packaging says that they are light duty. I typically run 4-8 miles every other day and they do just fine for me.