Our verdict
Pros
- zapatillas de running Mizuno constitución media gore-tex talla 46.5
- Bouncy and responsive cushioning
- Mizuno Monarcida SI SG Rugby Boots
- Unusually flexible
- Secure midfoot lockdown
- x Mizuno Wave Rider 1 Celebrates 3rd Anniversary Of Club 75
- Mizuno Wave Horizon 6 Laufschuhe
- 6-month outsole durability guarantee
Cons
- Not very breathable
- Mizuno trening midt 3 par
- Laces bite when cinched tightly (or when a runner's knot)
Audience verdict
- Top 14% in Women's Mizuno Wave Rider 25 WAVEKNIT
- zapatillas de running Mizuno entrenamiento asfalto neutro maratón talla 34.5 mejor valoradas Mizuno löparskor wave rider neo
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 87 Great! | 77 Good! | 78 Good! | |
Price | $140 | $150 | $135 | $140 | |
Shoe type | Hard CourtAll CourtClay Court | Hard CourtAll Court | Hard CourtAll Court | Hard CourtAll Court | |
Construction | Speed | Stability | Stability | Speed | |
Breathability | Bad | Decent | Very bad | Very good | |
Weight lab | 11.7 oz / 332g | 13.9 Tênis Mizuno Wave Way 2 Azul | 12.9 oz / 367g | 10.9 zapatillas de running Mizuno ritmo medio talla 35.5 | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Drop lab | 10.7 mm | 10.9 mm | 9.1 mm | 9.8 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Very narrow | Average | Average | Average | |
TÊNIS MIZUNO FALCON 3 409 MASCULINO | Wide | Wide | Average | Very narrow | |
Midsole softness | Average | Average | Very soft | Average | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Average | Flexible | Average | |
Torsional rigidity | Rigid | Very rigid | Rigid | Rigid | |
Mizuno Corti Aero Split 1.5 | Very stiff | Very stiff | Very stiff | Very stiff | |
Womens Mizuno 9-Advanced Finch Elite TPU Molded Softball | Very narrow | Average | Average | Narrow | |
Midsole width in the heel | Very narrow | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole durability | Very bad | Good | Decent | Good | |
Heel Foam durability | Very good | Bad | Very bad | Very good | |
Heel stack lab | 30.2 mm | 32.5 mm | 29.1 mm | 28.3 mm | |
Forefoot | 19.5 mm | 21.6 mm | 20.0 mm | 18.5 mm | |
Insole thickness | Thin | Average | Very thin | Average | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | Extended heel collar | None | None | Extended heel collar | |
Toebox durability | Good | Very good | Very good | Very good | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Very thin | Average | Average | Thin | |
Ranking | #3 Top 14% | #6 Top 27% | #19 Bottom 17% | #17 Bottom 26% | |
Popularity | #16 Bottom 30% | #1 Top 5% | #24 Top 5% | #9 Top 40% |
Mizuno Wave Revolt Wide Black Pink White Women Running Shoe | Who should buy
We gladly recommend the Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil to players looking for the following:
- a lightweight and speedy tennis shoe
- a flexible profile that feels close to the court
- a speed-oriented tennis shoe that doesn't skimp on stability
Who should NOT buy
We only found a couple of mishaps in the Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil which may not even be considered deal-breakers by most players.
Chaussures MIZUNO Stealth Star Jr Mizuno Morelia Neo KL MD or the Mizuno Wave Rider 25 Waveknit Super Wide Pink Blue Wome instead:
- you are a really aggressive slider and want extra reinforcement on the medial side
- you tie a runner's knot frequently or have to tie laces really hard (the tongue is too short and thin to buffer the lace pressure)
Breathability
Looking at the shoe's solid polyurethane (PU) upper, we didn't expect it to be highly breathable.
And just like that, our smoke-pumping test proved the shoe's lack of ventilation showing how little smoke passed through its upper.
Uneasy when we hovered the shoe's half-cut upper over a bright light, it didn't reveal any hidden ventilation holes.
The shoe's PU coverage may have numerous gaps in it, but we found that there is a thickly woven mesh beneath it that doesn't allow much airflow.
All things considered, we couldn't give the Exceed Tour 6 a breathability score higher than 2 out of 5.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 2 |
Average | 3.1 |
Durability
Toebox durability
We were amazed at this Mizuno shoe's ability to resist abrasion! With a 3D-Solid technology covering its entire upper, this shoe is ready for some aggressive court action.
To test the limits of the Exceed Tour 6, we applied a Dremel with a sandpaper tip to the center of its toebox. After drilling the material for 12 seconds at 5K RPM speed and 3.2N pressure, we saw just a minor scratch on the PU coverage!
The tool didn't even burn through the topmost layer!
The comparison photo above clearly shows why the Mizuno shoe scored 4 out of 5 for toebox durability.
The Exceed Tour 6 doesn't have a very pronounced toe drag guard like other shoes (the Mizuno Morelia Neo KL MD for example) but the 3D-Solid technology and raised rubber outsole offer a pretty good level of protection.
Toe drag guard on the Mizuno Morelia Neo KL MD
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 4 |
Average | 4.1 |
Heel Foam durability
Another shoe area that's prone to premature wear due to constant friction is the inner lining of the heel counter.
We held the Dremel against the Exceed Tour 6's heel Foam for 4 seconds and the damage was barely even visible! We applaud the brand's choice of geglaubt for the inner lining.
On a 1-5 scale, we rated the shoe's heel Foam durability with the highest possible score of 5. Great job, Mizuno!
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 5 |
Average | 3.3 |
Mizuno Wave Revolt Wide Black Pink White Women Running Shoe | Outsole hardness
The Exceed Tour 6 uses a proprietary DuRubber compound for the shoe's outsole.
Measuring its hardness with a durometer, we got a reading of 87.6 HC which is firmer than 72% of tennis shoe outsoles.
This is usually a positive sign of durability.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 87.6 HC |
Average | 85.8 HC |
Outsole durability
To mimic the abrasion caused by slashes and slides on the court, we set the Dremel to 10K RPM speed and held it against the shoe's outsole for 22 seconds.
The rubber stood up to the challenge quite well but not better than the average tennis shoe. The tool left a 1.1 mm dent in the outsole.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 1.1 mm |
Average | 0.7 mm |
Outsole thickness
Our only point of concern is how thin the shoe's outsole is compared to the average. With a caliper measurement of 3.1 mm, we found it to be a whole millimeter thinner than average.
Good thing that the Exceed Tour 6 is backed by a 6-month outsole guarantee.
But if you want a lightweight shoe with a much more promising outsole potential, we recommend looking into the Mizuno Morelia Neo KL MD.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 3.1 mm |
Average | 4.1 mm |
Weight
The biggest selling point of the Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil is its lighter-than-average weight.
Mizuno Wave Duel 3 Laufschuhe.
Weighing it in a men's US size 9, we got 11.7 oz (332.0g) which is true to the official Blue and is about an ounce lighter than the average tennis shoe.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 11.71 oz (332g) |
Average | 12.84 oz (364g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
The Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil features two foams stacked one upon another in the heel section of the midsole.
Combined with the outsole and the insole, they make up 30.2 mm of heel stack height. It's not much thicker than the average but enough to offer plenty of impact protection.
Camisola Mizuno DryAeroflow Half Zip manga comprida azul violeta Enforce Tour.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 30.2 mm |
Average | 29.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
zapatillas de running Mizuno entrenamiento 10k talla 18.5.
We experienced a fine balance of court feel and cushioning when standing on our toes and doing split steps.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 19.5 mm |
Average | 19.7 mm |
Drop
The difference in stack heights (aka drop) in this Mizuno shoe comes in at 10.7 mm.
Float away on the Mizuno Wave Horizon 6.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 10.7 mm |
Average | 9.7 mm |
Midsole softness
The primary cushioning foam of the Exceed Tour 6 is the updated Enerzy NXT.
The brand claims that it is their lightest and most responsive foam yet and we can subscribe to that! The shoe did feel very bouncy and offered plenty of energy return.
However, don't expect it to be a soft foam. Pressing our durometer against it returned 30.9 HA. This is slightly firmer than average.
But in the case of the Exceed Tour, firm by no means implies dead! As we said, the shoe's responsiveness makes it quite fun to play in.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 30.9 HA |
Average | 29.2 HA |
Secondary foam softness
To enhance impact protection in the heel, Mizuno added a different type of foam called the PoWnCe. It is supposed to be a more resilient cushioning unit than the Enerzy.
Based on our durometer measurements, the PoWnCe is not much different when it comes to firmness. The durometer reading is exactly the same (31.0 HA).
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 31.0 HA |
Average | 25.5 HA |
Insole thickness
Mizuno kept the insole on the thin side for the Exceed Tour 6. We assume that's because they didn't want to take away from the shoe's grounded underfoot experience.
zapatillas de running Mizuno mujer pie normal talla 42.5.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 4.4 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Stability
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The Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil is a stellar example of a lightweight shoe that doesn't compromise stability. We felt very well supported on forceful lateral cuts and crossover steps.
The shoe features an extra stiff Wave plate to provide stability. But at the same time, it also has a D-Flex Groove running through the midsole to let the shoe bend freely with the foot. That's a rare combination in tennis shoes these days.
Torsional rigidity
Ankle rolls are out of the question in the Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil. The Wave shank makes this tennis shoe exceptionally rigid in the midfoot which makes it hard to twist and prevents the foot from rolling over the edge.
Manually assessing its torsional stiffness on a 1-5 scale, we rated this Mizuno shoe with a solid 4 out of 5!
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 4 |
Average | 4.2 |
Mizuno Corti Aero Split 1.5
A supportive heel counter is just as important if you want to feel completely stable in a tennis shoe.
It won't let the heel and ankle shift inside the shoe as you make forceful multi-directional movements across the court.
The Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil nails our push-and-squeeze test with its extra-stiff and structured heel counter. This is what a perfect 5 looks like on a 1-5 stiffness scale!
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 5 |
Average | 3.9 |
Womens Mizuno 9-Advanced Finch Elite TPU Molded Softball
We were surprised by the level of stability offered in this Mizuno tennis shoe because it doesn't have a very wide platform.
Measuring the widest part of its midsole in the forefoot, our caliper showed a modest 106.3 mm. It is narrower than average but not too narrow to compromise stability.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 106.3 mm |
Average | 111.7 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
Just like the forefoot, the shoe's heel is not very wide either. It showed only 83.7 mm in the widest area. This is one of the narrowest tennis shoe heel measurements in our lab.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 83.7 mm |
Average | 89.7 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
We already mentioned the D-Flex Groove that runs through the shoe's midsole.
On the court, we were amazed at how well it allowed the Exceed Tour 6 to bend along with our feet during turns and pivots.
Measuring its flexibility in our lab, we found that this Mizuno shoe only needs 22.3N of force to be bent to a 90-degree angle!
We don't see that level of flexibility very often. Most tennis shoes need up to 35% more force to do the same.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 22.3N |
Average | 30.1N |
Grip / Traction
From our experience, the shoe's DuRubber and razor-blade tread pattern provide lots of grip for stopping on a dime, bouncing back from a shot, and feeling stable when cornering.
Mizuno Wave Plate technology promotes better stability between transitions.
Its sliding potential is only revealed after hours of breaking in or when the player applies a lot of force.
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
The Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil offered a one-to-one fit for our medium-sized feet.
We believe that this tennis shoe favors medium-to-slightly-narrow feet and our measurements confirm that.
In the widest part of the shoe's toebox, our caliper showed 98.6 mm which is narrower than the average reading.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 98.6 mm |
Average | 101.2 mm |
TÊNIS MIZUNO FALCON 3 409 MASCULINO
On the bright side, the Tour 6's toebox doesn't taper as much and leaves a little breathing room.
Measuring it at the big toe mark, we got 78.4 mm.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 78.4 mm |
Average | 76.8 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
At first, we were bummed by the lack of gussets on the shoe's tongue.
But as we playtested the Tour 6, we realized that it's not really necessary given the shoe's lacing system.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | None |
Lockdown
The Dyna-Eyelet Wrap is Mizuno's approach to a supportive and secure fit that keeps the foot in place during the most dynamic movements.
Once we cinched down the laces, we could feel the PU panels tighten up on both sides to wrap our feet.
The shoe also comes with an extra eyelet at the top to allow for a runner's knot. Unfortunately, we found it hard to make use of it because the tongue is very short and thins out towards the end.
This causes pressure and lace bites on top of the foot.
Comfort
Tongue Foam
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Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | 7.7 mm |
Average | 7.8 mm |
Heel tab
The Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil features an extended heel collar instead of pull tabs or finger loops. We found it easy to grab and hold on to when putting the shoe on.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | Extended heel collar |
Removable insole
The shoe's stock insole is easily removable. You can replace it with a custom orthotic if necessary.
Ténis Mizuno Wave Rider 25 azul branco infantil | Yes |