Facts

  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    $120
  • Weight
    Men: 9.9oz
    Women: 8.8oz
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 12mm
    Women: 12mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Heel height
    Men: 30mm
    Women: 30mm
  • Forefoot height
    Men: 18mm
    Women: 18mm
  • Width
    Men: Normal
    Women: Normal, Wide
  • Release date
    Jun 2016
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Top 33% overall
Best running shoes
Top 20% Mizuno
Best Mizuno running shoes
Top 47% most popular
Most popular road running shoes

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  • Mizuno introduces a new mix of its midsole foam technologies to provide runners with a durable, responsive, and resilient cushioning in a lightweight package. Aptly, called Synchro MX, the shoe synchronizes several midsole technologies to produce their maximum effects.
  • Mizuno staples like the AirMesh for exceptional breathability and the sturdy X-10 carbon rubber are located in the upper and the outsole, respectively. Fans of Mizuno get a regular dose of the best benefits of these two technologies.

The fit of the Synchro MX resembles that of a luxurious trainer. It has spacious room from the heel to the forefoot. Runners who love long and luxurious ride will love this type of fit while those with flat or inflexible feet can have more than enough wiggle room for their feet. Medium is the offered weight of this shoe. Sizes run true in the men’s 7 to 15 and the women’s 4 to 11.


The full-length rubber outsole delivers stability and helps with the efficient transition. Mizuno’s X10 rubber covers a large portion of the outsole for exceptional durability and moderate traction. Other road running shoes like the Mizuno Inspire 15 also features the same outsole material.

There are flex grooves in the heel and the forefoot as part of the SmoothRide technology and increased flexibility.


The midsole is where Mizuno packs the technology in the Synchro MX. It is also here where the shoe gets its name as the technologies work together for the best effect. This shoe uses a dual-density set up where the upper foam is firmer for enhanced stability and a better platform for takeoff while the lower foam features the softer U4ic-X foam for responsive cushioning. Mizuno uses more of the latter in the forefoot and heel areas to give the shoe a plush and responsive ride. This set up is synchronized by the use of the AP+ for even more durability and bounce back features. Instead of the Wave technology, Mizuno utilizes the SR Touch, another foam-based cushioning in the heel to absorb shock.


The AirMesh upper never fails to provide maximum breathability. There are synthetic overlays providing lightweight support and structure as well. Part of the overlays extends to the heel to secure the area. The seamless construction of the upper creates an irritation-free interior. A traditional lace-up closure keeps the fit tied and secured from start to finish.

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