tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post3655218050122670088..comments2023-03-29T08:27:33.805-04:00Comments on The Pursuit Of Fit: Shoe Review, Mizuno Wave Inspire 7Jeff Kamphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17479839167294267634noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-42628078904918347072011-08-01T11:47:12.098-04:002011-08-01T11:47:12.098-04:00I just got a pair of these, and I'm loving the...I just got a pair of these, and I'm loving them so far. I personally have very narrow ankles, and I like that these give me additional support there. They don't slip and/or rub when I run, but I also have some Ironman Wigwam socks that have a heel tab on the back, and it's a great combo.Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13548756094548116973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-46153119456306172172011-06-12T13:23:27.106-04:002011-06-12T13:23:27.106-04:00The rub you felt probably wasn't the shoes, it...The rub you felt probably wasn't the shoes, it was the socks! New socks always need to be washed before first use. Otherwise the (initially somewhat rough) fibre of the socks causes disturbing rub and eventually blisters, esp. around the heel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-52017235779127997542011-04-10T18:08:49.856-04:002011-04-10T18:08:49.856-04:00Mizuno made some MAJOR changes to the Inspire 7s (...Mizuno made some MAJOR changes to the Inspire 7s (and the rest of their line, based on what I have tried on - I work at a running store). As a longtime Mizuno wearer, I was sorely (literally, ha) disappointed by the increased height of the heel and the changed shape around the ankle. I hope that they bring back the old design.Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-66028098493612315692011-03-07T13:15:37.192-05:002011-03-07T13:15:37.192-05:00Thanks for the comments! Sometimes it feels good ...Thanks for the comments! Sometimes it feels good to get others that agree and you realize that you are not crazy. As for those of you that these shoes work out for... thats great, and I really am jealous. I really did want them to work out. If nothing else, I agree on one thing, they look fast. Mizuno did a very good job on the design of this shoe. I have never tried Powersox, but I will now be looking into it. I think the only feeling better than a fresh (but just broken in) shoe is a new pair of socks.. or "sox". Happy running!!!!brenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383788716418628725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-62371210053791829722011-03-07T10:55:36.310-05:002011-03-07T10:55:36.310-05:00I have always used the Wave Runner line in the Miz...I have always used the Wave Runner line in the Mizuno running shoe, have used the Kayano 15 and 16, and the GT2160, have switched back to Mizuno, found the ASICS narrow and the heel area being very high off the ground. Bought the Wave Inspire 7's on Saturday, took them for a 3.45 mile run on Sunday, found the shoes hard at first, due to the cold and being brand new, after about 2 miles the shoes felt wonderful, had no issues in regards to the high back heel area and no hot spots, I wear POWERSOX and did not even realize that this has been an issue for some, the heel strike area was very confortable and look for these shoes to get even better with more mileage. The forefront padding is very noticeable, more noticeable than any ASICS shoe I have worn, shoe was very stable throughout the run and I had no real issues, and ran a personal best 9:02 for 3:45, in new shoes no less. And I love the colors, the yellow just screams fast......shoes are different from every runner, and not every shoe is the same fit for every runner, sometimes it just takes time to find that perfect fit for the shoe. Going out for 4 today, and looking forward to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-45297166229468458582011-02-21T21:42:11.125-05:002011-02-21T21:42:11.125-05:00I just tried out my new Inspire 7s -- I was a big ...I just tried out my new Inspire 7s -- I was a big fan of the 5s and went straight to the 7s hoping that it would take that much longer for them to be phased out. <br /><br />I did a short 2.5 mile run in them and had the same issue that you did -- hot spots on the back and insides of both ankles by the ankle bone. Ouch! I will be running my 10K next Sunday in the old shoes and looking for another pair of new ones. The 7s are noticeably higher than my old 5s and just don't cut it for me.sparkrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577161931356213887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411919810124989200.post-75062335462454999872011-02-18T05:28:55.023-05:002011-02-18T05:28:55.023-05:00Good review. I use Mizuno Wave Inspire 6s and lov...Good review. I use Mizuno Wave Inspire 6s and love them. When the 7 arrived in the shops I tried them on with high expectations. What a disappointment. I know exactly what you mean about the heel - the cut-out half covered my ankle bone! Feels more like a hiking bootie than a running shoe. Suffice to say I won't be replacing my Wave Inpsire 6s with 7s. Will probably go back to Asics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com