Name: Mizuno Wave Rebellion
Brand: Mizuno
Price: 139 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 89 (12 reviews)

Verdict from 7 experts and 5 user reviews

8 reasons to buy

Ride: It's aggressive, snappy, and responsive — it's reminiscent of the Asics MetaRacer. During slow paces, the firmness provides stability, and when the pace picks up, it becomes very propulsive, especially at toe-off.
Stability: Despite the Wave plate's "pronounced rise" at the arch, testers claim support was not "overdone" nor "obtrusive."
Weight: Unlike past Mizuno shoes, it's NOT clunky.
Durability: Long-time users agree that it's built to last. They expect to clock up 250-300 miles before they retire the shoe.
Midfoot fit: It did a great job holding the foot in place.
Breathability: According to reviews, even when they ran under hot conditions, the shoe never felt warm.
Protection: Because of the shoe's high stack, there's enough cushion to dampen the impact.
Traction: It's "fantastic." On gravel, dirt, and on both dry and wet roads, the grip of the shoe has been nothing short of "stupendous."

5 reasons not to buy

Sloppy fit: The tongue is overly large and holds the foot "awkwardly" while the heel is extremely loose and wide. So much so, athletes found their feet sliding forward during descents.
Short: All experts agree that the shoe is half a size short.
Stiff ride: It's very firm, it's bordering on "harsh."
Lace pressure: Because the tongue is so thin, it doesn't protect the foot from lace bites when tightening the fit.
Heel counter: The heel counter is very rigid, some road runners had blisters after 10 miles.

Bottom line

The Mizuno Wave Rebellion is a speed trainer that shines in short, fast-paced efforts. And if it's a highly stable tempo shoe you're after, this is THE shoe. Because of its soft heel, experts find it more suitable for heel strikers. The Rebellion is pitted against the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2. But because of its ill-fitting upper, it pales in comparison.

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Table of contents Best Prices CoreScore Verdict Comparison Mizuno Wave Rebellion: Combining speed and support Who should buy the Rebellion Mizuno Wave Rebellion vs. Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 Facts / Specs Popularity Video reviews

Overview

Mizuno Wave Rebellion: Combining speed and support

The Wave Rebellion from Mizuno is one hell of a firm ride. Unlike what experts expected, the Enerzy Lite foam was not at all soft, contributing to the shoe's snappy ride. Add in the Wave plate, responsiveness is taken to a whole different level.

Firmness is also a key ingredient in generating a highly stable ride. And this shoe has got loads of it! Even though it's a neutral runner, it does an excellent job at pronation control.

At the rear, the plate becomes more flexible. What does this mean? It's particularly more friendly to heel strikers.

Who should buy the Rebellion

The Rebellion is a neutral running shoe that's best-suited for heel strikers and neutral runners in need of extra stability. And given its qualities, it's great at:

daily tempo runs
intervals
fartleks

Pace: fast

Surfaces: pavement, gravel, dirt, and light trails

Distance: short

Mizuno Wave Rebellion vs. Saucony Endorphin Speed 2

Because of their almost-identical plate and speed-ready features, runners can't help but compare the Rebellion and the Speed 2. And here are their key differences that make the Endorphin Speed a winner among athletes:

The Rebellion is heavier than the Speed 2 (9.1 oz vs. 8 oz) because of its full-coverage outsole.
Even though they have the same forefoot volume, the Endorphin is less constricting and more breathable (even with its thicker upper).
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is much more forgiving and fun to run in with its peppy midsole.

Overall, it's clear how the Mizuno Wave Rebellion stacks up against the Endorphin Speed 2. But if there's one thing the Endorphin couldn't do and the Rebellion does so flawlessly, it's providing a highly stable ride.

Facts / Specs

Terrain:	Road
Weight:	Men 259g / Women 205g
Drop:	8mm
Arch support:	Neutral
Forefoot height:	28mm
Heel height:	36mm
Collection:	Mizuno Wave

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Jens Jakob Andersen

Jens Jakob is a fan of short distances with a 5K PR at 15:58 minutes. Based on 35 million race results, he's among the fastest 0.2% runners. Jens Jakob previously owned a running store, when he was also a competitive runner. His work is regularly featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC and the likes as well as peer-reviewed journals. Finally, he has been a guest on +30 podcasts on running.

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