MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 25. FULL

There are flex grooves that run from the lateral side to about two-thirds of the way towards that medial side giving you that flex and responsiveness as you toe-off.

MIZUNO WAVE RIDER 25. FULL

The outsole in the Wave Rider 25 is the X10 rubber that runs from heel to toe giving you that full ground contact. The Ghost 14 is now going to give you a much more consistent feel as you go through your stride.īoth shoes have a very similar outsole configuration. What that means for you is that the ride is going to be a smoother more cushioned ride. Also, on the Ghost 13, the midsole had different densities to it, but the Ghost 14 has a single-density layer of DNA Loft from heel to toe. While the Ghost 13 had the DNA Loft only on the lateral side and then Brooks’ BioMogo DNA on the medial side, the Ghost 14 is entirely DNA Loft on both sides. The Ghost has a DNA Loft, which is basically Brooks’ softest cushioning to date. Also, the Mizuno gets a redesigned Wave Plate with a more aggressive geometry on the lateral side. While the Wave Rider 24 had the Enerzy foam in the heel, the Wave Rider 25 features the Enerzy foam throughout the entire midsole, which generates an even smoother ride and more rebound and energy return while providing you an even softer underfoot feel. Ghost 14īoth shoes now have their midsole compound run the full length of the shoe, which has made the shoes noticeably softer than their previous versions. So, in terms of weight, the Wave Rider 25 wins. Both shoes have 36mm of stack in the heel and 24mm in the forefoot for a total of 12mm heel-to-toe drop if we did the math correctly. While both midsoles have seen a significant improvement, the stack height and drop have remained unchanged. While the Ghost 14 has gained 0.2 oz compared to the Ghost 13, the Wave Rider 25 shed about 0.2 oz from the Wave Rider 24. Ghost has more width options than the Wave Rider.īoth shoes weigh almost exactly the same.XT10 outsole on the Wave Rider is more durable.

Ghost has a wider toe box and landing zone.

Wave Rider has a gusseted tongue and the Ghost doesn’t.

Wave Rider is available in two versions (engineered mesh and Waveknit).

Wave Rider has a more structured upper than the Ghost.

Wave Rider is faster, snappier, more flexible, and has more energy return.

In a hurry, these are the main similarities and differences between the Brooks Ghost vs Mizuno Wave Rider… Differences: I think you will be pleasantly surprised. If you have not tried a Mizuno or a Brooks shoe before, I would definitely suggest you try the Ghost 14 or the Wave Rider 25. They hit the right balance of a supportive midsole without being intrusive at all.īrooks and Mizuno always seem to change enough to innovate and improve while maintaining the key things that make their shoes great. The Brooks Ghost and the Mizuno Wave Rider are soft neutral shoes that are not overly mushy. Verdict Brooks Ghost vs Mizuno Wave Rider

Mizuno wave rider 25.