Review of Womens Mizuno Wave Ascend 3 Trail Running Shoe

I bought these to back up a pair of well-cushioned (but well-worn) Asics Gel Kinetics. Running in these Mizunos is like running in track spikes - that nifty wave design gives me virtually no heel cushioning. On the plus side, the toe box is not as unnecessarily "tall" as those on the Asics. The Asics are like running on pillows by comparison. All is not lost, though. I found that these Mizunos have a far better grip on surfaces (e.g., keeping my feet from sliding when doing planks or stability exercises), so they're now my gym trainers. Maybe I'm not heavy enough to compress the heels. I'm 130 lbs, and the shoes might be designed for a heavier runner. Too bad, I was hoping to have another pair of running shoes. I was swayed by a stellar review from a friend, but she may never have tried running in Asics!

Product Description
Women's MIZUNO® WAVE® ASCEND™ 3 :: Your favorite lightweight trail runner, the women's Mizuno® Wave® Ascend™ 3, now has a new upper that grips your foot even better with Dynamotion Fit™. Enjoy the responsive, low-profile design and grippy tread that breaks through water. 9.4 ounces

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