Mizuno Wave Rider 12

The new Mizuno Wave Rider 12 is as cushioned and comfortable as ever. The most noticeable changes in the new Rider is that it is now engineered to specific gender which according to the research carried out by Mizuno has indicated that women have a higher angle velocity and speed of pronation and a slower transition of foot strike than men. Due to this research Mizuno have tried to design the trainers to accommodate for these differences. With a new ortholite sock liner, and no other major changes, the Rider should still feels the same.

MSRP : US$100
Weight : 11.0 oz / 311 gm
Predecessor : Rider 11
Features : Gender Specific, Wave Technology®, SmoothRide™, AP Midsole™, VS-1™, Intercool™, Air Mesh™, X-10™

Recommended for small to medium frame runners with medium to high arches looking for a shoe with excellent ride.

History : Rider 12('09), Rider 11('08), Rider 10~1



Air Mesh™ : Provides the utmost in breathability and comfort of the upper.

AP Midsole™ : Acceleration Polymer Responsive Midsole : Lightweight high rebound midsole material to give greater momentum at take-off.

Wave™ Plate : Provides botj cushioning and stability. The only technology that combines two distinctly different elements that are both inherently necessary in great athletic shoes.

Intercool™ : Solves the problem of heat and humidity build-up in a running shoe by incorporating a full-length ventilation system.

SmoothRide Engineering™ : Maximum Comfort, Ultimate Feel, Unsurpassed Performance. Learn more about this New Technology.

VS-1™ : Absorbs shock and enhances cushioning properties by resisting compression-set, thus extending the cushioning life of the shoe.