Mizuno Wave Horizon 9

Mizuno Wave Horizon 9 review: what runners say

Fit

Version 9 considered true-to-size; available in D and 2E (men) and B and D (women) widths, but absence of 4E noted as a gap. In version 6, the 2E ran narrow through the midfoot.

Feel

Soft heel with higher density on the lateral edges; dual-density EVA (Mizuno Energy Next on top, MIS1 Energy below) balances cushioning and stability. Not a responsive shoe: the ride skews toward the firmer side.

Durability

Mizuno historically strong on durability: X10 dense rubber outsole, reports of holding up past 500 miles with no noticeable cushion loss. High weight (over 320 g in men's) considered inversely proportional to wear.

Best for

Shoe for severe overpronators, supinators, heavier runners, those recovering from plantar fasciitis or Achilles issues, daily use and work. For running, suited to easy paces and long comfort-focused distances; not suited to fast sessions.

Weak points

High weight (over 310–320 g) relative to direct competitors such as the ASICS Kayano. Limited colorway selection in earlier versions; no 4E option in width offerings.

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