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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Mizuno Wave Ekiden Review}}The Mizuno Ekiden is a relatively light weight, firm, minimalist running shoe. The lack of cushioning means the Ekiden is a little slower than you might expect, and it doesn't offer much in the way of comfort. However, it's got great grip on asphalt and if you like a firm ride it's worth considering. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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* '''Lacing'''. The flat laces work well and remained tied.
* '''Heel counter'''. The heel counter is a little stiffer than I'd like, and along with the styling it makes me think of a much older shoe.
{{BuyShoesFastBlr|RW=Tmizuno/wave-ekiden-9-788|RRS=T788|AZ=T}}{{ShoeGraphsMizuno Wave Ekiden 9}}
=Comparisons=
Here are a few comparisons the Ekiden's competition.
|[[File:Mizuno-Wave-Universe-5-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Mizuno Wave Universe 5 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|mizuno/wave-universe-5-1089|1089|Mizuno Wave Universe 5}}==Mizuno Wave Ekiden and Merrell Trail GloveGlove==
The Ekiden and the [[Merrell Trail Glove]] are quite similar shoes in spite of their looks and marketing. While neither is heavy, they don't offer much cushioning for the weight they carry. They both last reasonably well, though the Trail Glove has the edge on longevity as well as comfort, and the Ekiden has better grip on asphalt. I'd choose the Trail Glove in most situations.
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|[[File:Merrell-Trail-Glove-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Merrell Trail Glove 3 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|merrell/barefoot-run-trail-glove-3-1074|1074|Merrell Barefoot Run Trail Glove 3}}==Mizuno Wave Ekiden and New Balance RC5000 ==
The [[New Balance RC5000]] is stunningly light, but it's not a minimalist shoe like the Ekiden. Instead, the RC5000 provides quite a bit more cushioning than Ekiden that's nearly twice as heavy. Because the RC5000 has enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]] it will be far faster to run in than the Ekiden. Perhaps surprisingly, I found the RC5000 more comfortable in the upper as well.
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|new-balance/rc5000-v1-852|852|New Balance RC5000}}
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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