The Basics
- Gender: Men’s | See Women’s
- Type: Trail
- Manufacturer: Mizuno
- Price: 120.00
Runner’s World Review
Mizuno killed off its hybrid shoe, the Wave Ascend, replacing it with the Wave Kazan and the Wave Hayate ($110; not shown), which has a lower profile for a performance feel. The Kazan, however, offers better protection, especially for heel-strikers and runners who spend some time on dirt roads. The outsole has enough edge to bite when you need it, while the flexible forefoot delivers a responsive toe-off on firm surfaces.
Bottom Line: A lively ride, no matter what ground you cover.
All the Stats You Need!
- Weight: Moderate | 9.8 oz
- Heel-To-Toe-Drop: Very High | 12.9 mm
- Heel Height: High | 35.3 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Very Soft
- Forefoot Height: Moderate | 22.4 mm
- Forefoot Cushioning: Firm
- Flexibility: Flexible
- Stability Features: Some
- Energy Return: Least
We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
