Mizuno Wave Creation 8
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Adidas Gigaride A3

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Mizuno Wave Creation 8

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Low Cost
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Lightweight
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Comfort

Adidas Gigaride A3

Mizuno Wave Creation 8

The Mizuno Wave Creation 8 provides a smooth ride, with cushioning on the forefoot for shock-absorbing. The shoe has a special system to reduce humidity and heat � keeping your feet cooler and ventilated.

Adidas Gigaride A3

Adidas Gigaride A3 has an outsole that maintains integrity regardless of temperature. The shoes come with a comfortable seam-free fit technology and a molded EVA sockliner. The forefoot is built for long-lasting luxury and functionality.

Design and Style

The Mizuno shoes are considered by most to be beautiful, tasteful and stylish.
The A3 Gigaride look stylish and cool for streetwear as well as running or for the gym.

Durability

The Mizuno Wave shoes are extremely durable, owing to Mizuno's durable carbon rubber that is very resistant to wear in high impact areas.
Many runners commented that the shoes last as expected and do not lose their cushioning as they age. This is due to Adidas's special technology and seam-free manufacture.

Low Cost

The Mizuno Wave Creation 8 shoes are not cheap.
The A3 gigaride are very cheap.

Support

The Mizuno Wave Creation shoes have excellent support whether you run short or long distances, and regardless of which terrain you run on. Some runners used inserts for high-arch support and reported that the shoes accommodate them easily.
The shoes provide very good support for most people, yet they manage to still be comfortable. Many runners who experienced injuries or tenderness in the knees, ankles or feet feel that the shoes support them well and prevent additional damage. Note that for runners with higher arches, orthodics or inserts may be required.

Lightweight

At 10oz (285g), the Wave Creation shoes are lightweight and comfortable to run in.
While not as lightweight as other models, most users feel that the Gigaride are lightweight and good for training.

Comfort

Many runners comment that the Mizuno Wave Creation shoes are really comfortable to run in. Some runners feel that this is a good shoe for neutral runners (who do not supinate or pronate). The shoes have also got good cushioning and shock absorption.
For most runners, the shoes are very comfortable, and provide good cushioning. The material they are made of is breathable - this is important to prevent overheating of the feet. Many runners who had hill spurs or knee and lower leg injuries feel that the Gigaride's cushioning reduces impact on the knees. Many runners commented that the shoe has a narrow structure, and that it fits quite tight. As a result, for feet that are wider than regular, you might want to look for wider models. Only a few runners feel that there is not enough arch support or that shock absrption is not ideal, and some commented that the structure of the sole may not make these shoes suitable for non-running activities.

Mizuno Wave Creation 8

Adidas Gigaride A3

Mizuno Wave Creation 8

Average rating: 5.0 / 5
based on 6 customer reviews
Feel factor: 6


Mizuno Running Shoe

(Score 5/5)

This is a beautiful shoe. It's stylish, the colours are simple and tasteful and best of all the fit is great and it is comfortable to run in. I recommend this product.

Posted on: 2008-12-23
By S. Ramoutar
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Happy Runner

(Score 5/5)

Love this shoe! I have been running for the past two years and this is by far my shoe of choice. Excellent support for short and long distance running on treadmill and trail with or without socks. Inserts provide additional support for runners with high arches. This is my 3rd pair and I use old shoes when running shorter distances.

Posted on: 2008-10-14
By Flo-Jo "JC"
Helpful index: 100%



great shoe for narrow feet and high arches

(Score 5/5)

Great long distance shoe for runners with high arches, narrow feet and runners who primarily go the distance on their toes.

Posted on: 2008-08-25
By Runner
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Great shoe

(Score 5/5)

I've been using the Wave Creations for years. Good shoe if you need a neutral shoe with good cushion/ shock absorption- I use it with an insert orthotic. Good for moderate to longer distances.

Posted on: 2008-08-16
By rcrnj
Helpful index: 100%



Love these shoes!

(Score 5/5)

Love these shoes! This is my second pair and I am going to rotate them with my others. Have been running in them for ~ 1 year and have had no problems. I previously had a stress fracture from running and these were the only shoes I could run in and not hurt. Now I just run in them because I love them.

Posted on: 2008-07-20
By Kari
Helpful index: 100%

Adidas Gigaride A3

Average rating: 4.5 / 5
based on 38 customer reviews
Feel factor: 7


Best running shoe ever!

(Score 5/5)

I absolutely love this shoe! They are soo comfortable and look great on. I have flat feet so I have a hard time finding running shoes that fit me, infact I havent bought a pair of running shoes in almost 3 years because I havent found any that fit right. I tried this brand on at a department store and loved them, but not the price. So when I found these on amazon I had to have them and am sooo glad that I did!!! Recommend them to anyone and everyone!!!

Posted on: 2010-05-07
By Kristine N. Matthews



Treadmill friendly

(Score 5/5)

I love these shoes. I was always an avid outdoor runner however due to my current location (deployed overseas) I'm unable to run outside. I have tried mutliple times with various shoes to run on a treadmill but always found the constant pounding to become to much for my knees. These shoes are perfect! I gave them a test run on the treadmill this morning and was pleasantly suprised by the support and additional "bounce" they offer. I just got them yesterday and am already shopping for another pair!

Posted on: 2010-02-09
By Alqua D. Light



overall very good

(Score 4/5)

Size seems a little small compared to previous generation adidas running shoes I've own. Excellent flexibility and road feel - very responsive and cushioned. If you prefer a firmer feel (e.g. like Asics cushioned shoes), this will feel too squishy. Very attractive design. Laces are strangely short, but adequate (typically my laces are much too long). Nice improvement over previous generations of the air cushioning Adidas - design of the sole no longer allows rocks to get stuck in bottom of shoe.

Overall very good. Price/value and smaller sizing were criteria that led to lack of an "excellent" rating.

Posted on: 2009-04-24
By Heather Rolland
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Awesome Running Shoe!

(Score 5/5)

This shoe has been great so far! It's good for running, taking classes at the gym. It's a great all-around shoe. Really comfortable and a very cool look to the shoe. Very happy with my purchase!!

Posted on: 2008-09-30
By O. Littler
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Great running shoe but why is price way up?

(Score 5/5)

The double-edged sword of rating a product highly: you help out fellow shoppers but then the vendor raises the price. I bought this exact shoe 1-1/2 yrs ago for $45 w/free Super-Saver shipping. Now the shoe costs $73 + shipping? Maybe we should all keep our mouths shut. And what's w/the different pricing for different sizing? Sounds like discrimination to me. Could be a federal offense.

I've given it 5 stars to see how much higher the price rises.

Posted on: 2008-09-01
By Barbara in NC
Helpful index: 100%

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