Mizuno Wave Sayonara Sneak Peek
Mizuno Wave Sayonara Men's Running Shoe
Attention Wave Precision fans: we have good news and we have bad news:
The Bad: There’s no Wave Precision 14 – your favorite shoe is being discontinued this summer.
The Good: It’s being replaced by a brand new design that’s totally awesome.
The Wave Sayonara is undoubtedly among our most anticipated shoes set to arrive for the Fall ’13 season. Its name is a nod to the Wave Goodbye of the early 2000′s, a performance shoe that was built on a track spike last for a performance fit. The Sayonara is a lightweight performance trainer that frankly should have speedier runners frothing at the mouth a bit. In case you’re wondering (and we know you are), Mizuno has listed weights for the Sayonara at just 8.1 oz for a Men’s size 9 and 7.1 oz in a Women’s 8, which would make it one of the lightest trainers on the market.
What to Watch For
- New Midsole Tech: Mizuno’s new midsole compound, U4ic (pronounced “euphoric”) is 30% lighter than their AP+ compound, while offering a smooth ride and, according to Mizuno, delivers just as much impact protection.
- Wave Cushioning: The Sayonara features Mizuno’s Wave plate in the heel for impact protection and a smooth ride.
- Seamless Bliss: The Sayonara uses a no-sew upper design with printed overlays for a great interior feel and a secure fit.
- Lower Drop: Mizuno’s trainers have generally all been in the 12mm+ offset category, so even the slight reduction to 10mm in the Sayonara is a big deal.
MSRP
$120.00
Launch Date
July 2013
Men’s Colors
Dude Blue/Anthracite/Bolt Mizuno Wave Sayonara
White/Anthracite/Lime Punch Mizuno Wave Sayonara
Women’s Colors
Electric/Silver/Purple Magic Mizuno Wave Sayonara
White/Lime Punch/Blue Atoll Mizuno Wave Sayonara
Mizuno Wave Sayonara Women's Running Shoe
UPDATE: View the following video for more information and a better look at the Wave Sayonara:
Precision who???
I have never seen a shoe that makes me want to go for a run more then this awe-inspiring beauty!
From all the discriptions it sounds like a great replacement shoe for the Precision. But $120.00 is a lot of money. Hope it provide longer durability.
Hard to tell from one pic, but the toe area looks fairly roomy. The roomier fit is a big reason I love the Precision. The 10 mm drop in a trainer is a good number, IMO. Low enough to not notice the heel but not painful if the form gets sloppy.