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MIZUNO

5125 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30092
800/333-7888
www.mizunousa.com

All the shoes are available as of December 15, 1998, unless otherwise noted. The new early winter, '98 shoes--evaluated in our December '98 issue--are also noted by an asterisk. But not every shoe is available at every store. When weights are mentioned, they are for men's size 9. When two prices are listed, the first is the men's price. The less expensive of the prices listed is always for the women's model. Sizes listed are for men's and women's models, when applicable. When it's not, the shoe is a men's models and the sizes listed are for men.

* Signifies new early winter, '98 shoes (or updated model) that has been evaluated in the Shoe Buyer's Guide in the December, '98 issue of Runner's World.

** Signifies one of the very best shoes in a particular category.

Shoe Categories

cushioning stability trail motion control racing lightweight trainer

Shoe Categories
cushioning	stability	trail	motion control	racing	lightweight trainer

Ultegra: $65 cushioning A good, basic training shoe offering a single-density midsole with a hard rubber outsole. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.

Mondo Lite: $75 lightweight trainer Mizuno's lightweight trainer/racer (10 1/2 oz.) has adequate midsole cushioning and a two-density midsole, but the post is very small and doesn't add much stability. Which is fine if you don't need a lot. Sizes: (m) 6-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.

Wave Lazer: $80 lightweight trainer The first Mizuno lightweight trainer to have a Wave unit added. Esssentially the Lazer is the fine lightweight trainer--Phantom--with a Wave embedded in the midsole. The Wave creates greater stability and adds durability to the midsole. The Lazer has a very breathable nylon/mesh upper for warm summer running. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14.

Stratus: $80 stability If you're in the market for a stable ride, the Stratus is a good value. It has a huge medial post (for stability) which is augmented by the plastic Dynamic Foot Contour. The Stratus isn't enough shoe for severe overpronators and/or big runners, but it's stable enough for just about anybody else. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.

Wave ST: $90 motion control The Wave is a new midsole design from Mizuno which is designed to to improve the life of its two-density midsole while adding stability to the shoe. The Wave ST has a well-cushioned, yet stable ride. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14, 15; (w) 5-10, 11.

Wave Rider: $100 stability The big difference between the Wave Rider and Wave ST is the Rider has a layer of polyurethane in the rearfoot which sandwiches the Wave device between it and another layer of EVA foam. So it has a firmer feel than the Wave ST. The other difference is the Rider is slip-lasted and the ST has a board in the rearfoot. Will be updated for January, '99. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13, 14.

Phantom: $65 racing A good racing flat with plenty of midsole cushioning. It has a particularly well-cushioned forefoot for forefoot strikers. It weighs approximately 9 oz. Sizes: 5-12, 13.

Super Sonic: $65 racing This is Mizuno's best racing shoe. It has a single-density midsole. The upper is made of an open mesh. It weighs approximately 7 oz. Sizes: 5-12, 13.

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Ultegra: $65	cushioning	A good, basic training shoe offering a single-density midsole with a hard rubber outsole. Sizes: (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
Mondo Lite: $75	lightweight trainer	Mizuno's lightweight trainer/racer (10 1/2 oz.) has adequate midsole cushioning and a two-density midsole, but the post is very small and doesn't add much stability. Which is fine if you don't need a lot. Sizes: (m) 6-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
Wave Lazer: $80	lightweight trainer	The first Mizuno lightweight trainer to have a Wave unit added. Esssentially the Lazer is the fine lightweight trainer--Phantom--with a Wave embedded in the midsole. The Wave creates greater stability and adds durability to the midsole. The Lazer has a very breathable nylon/mesh upper for warm summer running. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14.
Stratus: $80	stability	If you're in the market for a stable ride, the Stratus is a good value. It has a huge medial post (for stability) which is augmented by the plastic Dynamic Foot Contour. The Stratus isn't enough shoe for severe overpronators and/or big runners, but it's stable enough for just about anybody else. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13; (w) 5-10, 11.
Wave ST: $90	motion control	The Wave is a new midsole design from Mizuno which is designed to to improve the life of its two-density midsole while adding stability to the shoe. The Wave ST has a well-cushioned, yet stable ride. Sizes (m) 6.5-12, 13, 14, 15; (w) 5-10, 11.
Wave Rider: $100	stability	The big difference between the Wave Rider and Wave ST is the Rider has a layer of polyurethane in the rearfoot which sandwiches the Wave device between it and another layer of EVA foam. So it has a firmer feel than the Wave ST. The other difference is the Rider is slip-lasted and the ST has a board in the rearfoot. Will be updated for January, '99. Sizes: 6.5-12, 13, 14.
Phantom: $65	racing	A good racing flat with plenty of midsole cushioning. It has a particularly well-cushioned forefoot for forefoot strikers. It weighs approximately 9 oz. Sizes: 5-12, 13.
Super Sonic: $65	racing	This is Mizuno's best racing shoe. It has a single-density midsole. The upper is made of an open mesh. It weighs approximately 7 oz. Sizes: 5-12, 13.