#11 Mizuno Wave Rider 24 Review (Mesh vs WaveKnit): Doctors of Running Roundtable

07/15/20 • 28 min

In this episode we dive into the Wave Rider 24. The Mizuno Wave Rider has been around for a long time, and this year the shoe receives a masterful update that could be considered an overhaul. This version of the Wave Rider sports new foam technology, modifications to the wave plate, and a new outsole design that will keep the "Wave Rider faithful" happy while also making the shoe more accessible for those who previously averse to the wave plate feel. We dive into differences between the two models (Mesh and WaveKnit) because they run like two very different shoes. Which one is better? Our team is split.

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