A soft, lively overhaul that transforms the Rider into a max-cushion daily trainer with newfound bounce and versatility, though the lower drop and increased flexibility require a careful transition for those accustomed to the line's former stability.
A major departure for the Rider line — softer, lighter, and more versatile, losing the stable-neutral character but gaining bounce and pace range; Matt recommends careful transition due to the lower drop and greater ankle range of motion.
Best for: Neutral runners who want a softer, more flexible, versatile daily trainer that can handle uptempo work and even non-super-shoe marathon racing.
An updated, more modern-feeling Wave Rider that's accessible to a wider range of runners while keeping the line's familiar character.
Best for: Runners who liked older Brooks Ghost or older ASICS Cumulus models and want an updated, accessible daily trainer.
A major overhaul that moves the Rider from a tired mid-cushion trainer to a soft, lively max-cushion neutral daily trainer, putting Mizuno back with the top brands.
Best for: Neutral runners wanting a max-cushion daily trainer with a plush, full foot-wrap fit.
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
