tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post6172698408565301226..comments2024-02-28T04:04:22.274-05:00Comments on Another Runner: Mizuno Wave Universe 4 :: First-Run Impressions ReviewTobias Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-39972998961750698272012-03-05T16:06:18.480-05:002012-03-05T16:06:18.480-05:00I have had great success with the Universe III for...I have had great success with the Universe III for speed work, racing, and strong-finish long runs. Imagine my disappointment when I got some Universe 4s out of the box and found that my size 9 was now substantially too small. I am planning to swap them for a .5 size bigger, if Running Warehouse will accommodate me on that.<br /><br />I notice that the Universe III was a bit lighter. And my experience was that they do get chewed up pretty quickly. Fortunately, I don't care. Yesterday I PRed in a half-marathon wearing a pair of Unis so old and battered that people told me they should be in the garbage. If you are under the influence of the minimalist school, you will enjoy wearing these down to nothing till they feel like bedroom slippers, and really being in contact with the surface.David Mintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09194901447243245837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-6528955493292219532011-11-12T13:05:55.364-05:002011-11-12T13:05:55.364-05:00I've had the MVU3's for over a year now an...I've had the MVU3's for over a year now and although they wear slightly more than typical shoes, they're not bad at all, depending on how you run. I train and race (few hm's) outdoors in this pair exclusively and look forward to the 4's next season!andrejshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169616313392685371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-33278989591989059072011-09-06T21:00:24.964-04:002011-09-06T21:00:24.964-04:00Hi Im from Philippines, i am planning to buy a new...Hi Im from Philippines, i am planning to buy a new pair of shoe and still searching for the review between mizuno 4 and asics piranha. .they are both lightweight. just like you i do love longer distance, so hows mizuno 4? Because its pricey I am worried about the quality of this shoe, the upper material, is it really durable? i mean is it not easily tear specially when competing?<br /><br />Nice review and looking forward for more updates for this shoes :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-48875196389191512282011-08-25T21:26:18.899-04:002011-08-25T21:26:18.899-04:00C.J.: I certainly respect and understand your poin...<strong>C.J.</strong>: I certainly respect and understand your point of view, there. In the strictest sense, the Wave Universe is a racing flat intended for short distances in competition. But, I had a salesperson tell me the same thing about the Wave Ronin 2. o_0<br /><br />If a runner wants his shoes to last longer, then, of course, saving them for short-distance races will be conducive to that desire. But, where's the fun in that? If I have a fantastically designed, minimally supportive running shoe that weighs as little as the Universe 4 and suits me for long-distances on pavement; I want to wear it when I train, too. <br /><br />I'm a big believer in the notion that one should race how he trains and train how he races. In other words, I don't save shoes for race day. And, if the MWU4 wears out more quickly because I wear it more often, I can fully accept that. It wouldn't be an indication of a flaw in the product. I'm just reporting the wear-and-tear factor of this shoe here, because I figure that readers would want to know how it stands up to the use I put it through.<br /><br />Thanks for reading the review!Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-61461794591996689812011-08-23T21:54:53.362-04:002011-08-23T21:54:53.362-04:00In my opinion, this shoe isn't meant to be a t...In my opinion, this shoe isn't meant to be a trainer. Wear them only in your 5k to 5mi road races in order for them to last longer. These are truly a racing flat onlyC.J. Hitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051142358325744185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-24917977028004891022011-08-14T14:19:08.713-04:002011-08-14T14:19:08.713-04:00sramfl: I'm still happy with them so far. The ...<strong>sramfl</strong>: I'm still happy with them so far. The lightweight foam shows wear very quickly. But, it doesn't decrease performance. And, the hard rubber nubs are definitely durable. I'll post a detailed update review this week. Thanks for asking!Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-27871054010508820852011-08-13T20:07:42.421-04:002011-08-13T20:07:42.421-04:00How are the Universe 4's holding up? Do much ...How are the Universe 4's holding up? Do much more running in them?sramflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157293039498422929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-74428291107362751172011-07-28T12:23:17.749-04:002011-07-28T12:23:17.749-04:00Ah! I meant to type bird! I used to think it was a...Ah! I meant to type <em>bird</em>! I used to think it was a fox until I was corrected by a Mizuno representative. Looks like my subconscious habit crept in here. Thanks for mentioning that, <strong>Joel</strong>!Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-51839320361176852452011-07-28T11:17:06.641-04:002011-07-28T11:17:06.641-04:00I never realized that the Mizuno logo is supposed ...I never realized that the Mizuno logo is supposed to be a super-stylized fox.joel aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639150827486117531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-35390855972554471462011-07-22T08:37:08.988-04:002011-07-22T08:37:08.988-04:00Would I ever like to strap on a pair of these babi...Would I ever like to strap on a pair of these babies! But I'm not sure I could handle the ribbing I would get from the rest of my 'back-of-the-pack" peeps!!<br /><br />Wonder why on the guys at the front wear racing flats? I need light weight too!!Frank Lilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17973044642640967617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-33877732303538321992011-07-21T02:00:41.888-04:002011-07-21T02:00:41.888-04:00Where does he get these wonderful toys! Wow, Thos...Where does he get these wonderful toys! Wow, Those look great. I wish I had the extra scratch to pickup a pair of these. The wide toe box comments have me jonesing for a pair.Andrew Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12875289732561967695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-69426703654215411382011-07-20T08:36:27.037-04:002011-07-20T08:36:27.037-04:00sramfl: Thanks for reading! I'll definitely po...<strong>sramfl</strong>: Thanks for reading! I'll definitely post an update on the durability of the Universe 4 after 30 or 50 miles. <br /><br /><strong>Scott</strong>: I purchased these from the good people at <a href="http://www.raleighrunning.com/" rel="nofollow">Raleigh Running Outfitters</a> on Six Forks Rd. (They have a Cary location, too). RunningWarehouse also has them available, if you'd prefer to order them online. How would you rate your MWU3s on the durability scale?Tobias Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09717520650782636286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-7054975383512331292011-07-19T23:00:08.802-04:002011-07-19T23:00:08.802-04:00Ooooo... so jealous!! I loved my MWU3's and th...Ooooo... so jealous!! I loved my MWU3's and the 4's look *so* much sweeter in the flame job scheme. Where did you get them? I want to check them out. Hopefully my fat foot won't fit and I'll be forced *not* to buy them. ;-)derscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562035275775508430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297275034852493200.post-24376762100586747752011-07-19T22:15:35.347-04:002011-07-19T22:15:35.347-04:00Very nice review...thanks for posting it. If you c...Very nice review...thanks for posting it. If you can, post an occasional update; it'll be interesting to read how well your Universe 4's stand the test of time (and road wear).sramflhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157293039498422929noreply@blogger.com