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  • čas přidán 10. 04. 2023
  • This is the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro, and it’s one of the most unusual looking shoes I’ve ever come across. It’s beautiful and bizarre. But the question is, is it any good?
    0:45 disclosures
    1:07 specs
    5:05 what's it like
    9:10 Best For
    9:25 Pairs With
    10:40 Buying Guide
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Komentáře • 189

  • @ThatRunningGuy
    @ThatRunningGuy Před rokem +65

    For me these shoes killed my hips & thighs during the marathon! They take all the pressure off my calf’s but loaded it on my upper thighs! It could be because I’m a heel striker but the wear pattern doesn’t suggest this. It’s a fantastic shoe when you are running at pace but anything slower than that it can feel a little awkward. Going forward will definitely use for 5-10k’s. Great review Mike👍

    • @runningqrew
      @runningqrew Před rokem +6

      if you heel strike im not sure the reason for purchasing this shoe, there not much cushioning at the heel because of how much it scoops up 🤷🏻‍♂️ i think thats on you

    • @Reggy9
      @Reggy9 Před 7 měsíci +5

      Heel strikers shouldn't even think about buying the Rebellion Pro. 🤷

    • @edwardwilliammorris1340
      @edwardwilliammorris1340 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I know what you mean , my Adidas prime X are the same , great for speed but push the exhaustion further up the body .

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy Před rokem +18

    It's really great to see Mizuno getting back into the game and actually making genuinely good shoes again. They seem to have taken some inspiration from their compatriot Asics in terms of realizing the need to break away from their old fuddy duddy image and get back to making exciting products with cool designs again.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      the roadmap is there

  • @JohnRuggero
    @JohnRuggero Před rokem +12

    This is my favorite shoe in my rotation. It just wants to go fast! No matter how you land, it rolls you smoothly forward. The only thing it isn’t great at is easy runs. It has plenty of cushion, but it makes you want to push the pace too much! I’ll definitely be buying a second pair for my rotation.

  • @steveflor9942
    @steveflor9942 Před rokem +6

    Kakizome is pure art. Really fast once you figure out the foot landing.
    More stable than I expected.
    Love.... these...shoes.

  • @AubreyRunning
    @AubreyRunning Před rokem +41

    i genuinely love this shoe. i initially thought it was gimmicky until I ran in it!

  • @tonybowen455
    @tonybowen455 Před rokem +3

    Nice, a pleasant surprise to get a review on this one already!

  • @FordyRuns
    @FordyRuns Před rokem +10

    I’ve been looking forward to this

  • @charliesalazar3119
    @charliesalazar3119 Před rokem +2

    Best running show reviews in CZcams! Thanks Kofuzi! 🏃🏾🏁👟

  • @rubarb1275
    @rubarb1275 Před rokem +3

    Like the recommendations for daily trainers to compliment the race day shoes 👍

  • @mmptony
    @mmptony Před rokem +4

    Love this shoe really much. Have once tried a slow 5k in it. Still feel unbelievably comfort once you land on the mid/forefoot.

  • @irunovermountains
    @irunovermountains Před rokem +3

    It's pretty cool seeing Mizuno in the super shoe game, but oh my, that heel, or lack there of, is audatious 🤯

  • @jonb1107
    @jonb1107 Před rokem +10

    This is a pure racer for me - I did a 1.16.40 HM, at 39 with 2 metal plates and some screws in my back.. I was impressed with the shoes. It did ruin my thighs for a few days, and I had extreme pain on the top of my foot. Good job Mizuno

    • @mattlogan1
      @mattlogan1 Před rokem +7

      Extreme pain = good job mizuno? Ouch.

    • @vsynk-hk3ph
      @vsynk-hk3ph Před rokem +1

      @Matt Logan bros a masochist

    • @sloesty
      @sloesty Před rokem

      ​@@mattlogan1 the shoe works, but he did not adapt to the shoes.
      New shoe -> new style. You gotta drastically reduce your distance the first few runs in a shoe, especially in a shoe that promotes forefoot strikes, since most people heelstrike.

  • @jameswestmoreland9717
    @jameswestmoreland9717 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for clarifying: "keeps you on your toes". Might get a pair. "On your toes" could be synonymous with race volunteers in 80's road races yelling: "ITS ALL DOWNHILL FROM HERE!" but it was often uphill to the finish.

  • @StreamCrossingRunner
    @StreamCrossingRunner Před rokem +1

    And they looked amazing on you in person in real life - great review as always

  • @homeryap
    @homeryap Před rokem +1

    Just back from my run and this is first when I opened CZcams. Great video as usual.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      hope you had a great run!

  • @thespacetime
    @thespacetime Před rokem +3

    My badminton shoes are mostly mizuno! I like that they are entering the running world with a great shoe

    • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183
      @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Před rokem

      They’ve been in the running world for a long time. This is just a turning point for them with something very innovative compared to their past offerings.

    • @thespacetime
      @thespacetime Před rokem

      @@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 i mean in the supershoe market top end obviously

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I wonder if there are badminton shoe reviews on CZcams

    • @thespacetime
      @thespacetime Před rokem

      @@kofuzi there are reviews but mostly on how light the shoe is, the grip of the outsole and the carbon plate.

  • @mark-es6gt
    @mark-es6gt Před rokem +3

    I ran the Dong-A Marathon with these shoes on. It was definitely easy to roll throughout the run. Personally, I think it's similar to Nike Vaporfly or Adios Pro3.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      Hope you had a great race!

  • @FenboyTim
    @FenboyTim Před rokem +4

    I admire what the designers have come up with deviating away from the competition. It’s a great looking shoe too. The mid foot stack measures 52mm?!?

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem +2

      I think that I have approx 55mm in my midfoot. It's definitely 50+ in the midfoot.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      I have no desire to purchase or use the types of tools required to measure stack height, especially for something like midfoot stack height, where I believe you'd pretty much have to destroy the shoe to be able to make that measurement appropriately

  • @isthiskyle
    @isthiskyle Před rokem +8

    haircut looks amazing to me and the shoes definitely look crazy

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +4

      thank you. I've been especially self conscious about the haircut

  • @kerry_runs
    @kerry_runs Před rokem +3

    As a heel striker this shoe is terrifying.

  • @JohnBirtchetSharpe
    @JohnBirtchetSharpe Před rokem +2

    No it is not a gimmick , but you have to be on your game to get the most of it . I love that I own it , but I know I am not ready to run 26.2 in the shoe and I also understand it might never be, but that's cool with me. Strange coincidence I just wrote a long response on /r shoegeek about this shoe, came on youtube and saw this post 🙂. That Hyperion MAX/rebellion pro combo is intriguing perhaps for the New York training block later in the year.

  • @DavaoCutieTV
    @DavaoCutieTV Před rokem +15

    The rotation suggestions at the end of your recent videos are awesome. I like the inputs sir it helps a lot on looking for perfect shoe rotations especially to someone like me who is considering a budget. Will there be a Nike Vaporfly 3 review? And, also what shoes will you wear in the Boston Marathon?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +7

      I will likely test it at some point so that I know what I going on in the industry. But there likely will not be a review. I will suggest Meaghan Murray over at Believe in the Run, as she and I tend to agree on most shoes

  • @Lila-sh6cw
    @Lila-sh6cw Před rokem +3

    The shoes do look cray cray… will have to try it for myself.
    The other point is that your haircut is awesome! The Boston look.

  • @ttvance9206
    @ttvance9206 Před rokem +2

    I ran in this shoe yesterday and I can say the it is responsive like the meta speed sky, but it can be unstable.

  • @obierun
    @obierun Před rokem +2

    Its interesting you brought up the Endorphin Pro 2s. I just bought a pair for $77. Pretty good value proposition.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      I didn't love that shoe when it came out. I still think that it's not a marathon shoe for most people. But it seems to keep coming up in conversation

  • @Klian159
    @Klian159 Před rokem

    Great "on point" review Kofuzi! Again I would LOVE to see what you feel and your review on the Alphafly NEXT %2!

  • @Drew.Whitcomb
    @Drew.Whitcomb Před rokem +1

    Set my 10 mile PR in these babies. Great shoe but really pushes me onto my forefoot. Really tired my muscles out at first but I got used to it. My form has improved a bit as I've worked with a PT recently so I should probably go back and try them again and see how it feels now.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      oooh. that will be interesting to see if you have a different impression of the shoe

  • @wnegrini
    @wnegrini Před rokem +1

    Power intro!!!!

  • @elbertshanid8115
    @elbertshanid8115 Před rokem

    this new foam technology really make all the shoe designer busy. cant imagine it happens 5 years ago

  • @JAHinHK
    @JAHinHK Před rokem +1

    Hey, Mizuno, bring back the Hitogami please!

  • @edwinduisburg8138
    @edwinduisburg8138 Před rokem +1

    I have had many Mizuno apparels but I never had a mizuno running shoe before. Even though this shoe looks very appealing I don't think I'll ever need a shoe that has 35mm forefoot stack. This shoe has the same forefoot stack with my deviate nitro elite's rear side which is a totally overkill for my workouts.

  • @Peto02
    @Peto02 Před rokem +3

    What is the difference when you compare Rebellion Pro to Rebellion Flash? As I am Mizuno fan, I have Wave Riders for daily, Wave Rebellion for tempo/threshold runs and Wave Duel Neo for the 10k/HM race.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/LylqAx7cwhU/video.html

  • @Chungdol
    @Chungdol Před rokem +3

    I got them for 140euros after some discount codes.
    I'm actually excited how long they will last. I was super disappointed with nikes racing shoes usually lasting around 200miles for me at max.
    So I do hope I get some more miles out of them, mizuno so far never disappointed me.
    And update about the reliability and distance would be really great 🤗
    Thanks for the video

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      racing shoes do seem to be lasting longer.
      but keep in mind, you'd totally expect a mini van to get at least 100,000, if not 200,000 miles. you wouldn't demand the same from an F1 car.

    • @run306
      @run306 Před 11 měsíci

      Right, nike can easily damage

  • @Catcrumbs
    @Catcrumbs Před rokem +1

    2:11 'Carbon fibre reinforced polymer' is the proper name for what's colloquially called 'carbon'. Carbon fibre on its own is floppy like any other fibre. The polymer or plastic resin binds the fibres into the required shape and the CF provides the additional strength and rigidity that sets CFRP apart from other materials. So, in all likelihood, Mizuno's 'carbon reinforced plate' is made of much the same stuff as all the plates in the other supershoes.

  • @erens-basement
    @erens-basement Před rokem

    Ko thanks for mentioning the 2nd channel for the streams 😅

  • @leescharich6876
    @leescharich6876 Před rokem

    the hair is looking great!

  • @duonebrown9680
    @duonebrown9680 Před rokem +2

    You mentioned that this shoe kind of punishes you a little bit if your firm gets sloppy toward the end of a run. What are a couple of examples of shoes that are more forgiving if your form gets sloppy? Asking for a friend.

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem

      Endorphin Elite feels more comfortable to me to just lock in to a pace and stay there then keep going at or close to that pace when the legs get tired. I do think that the Wave Rebellion Pro as good as it is would smash my upper legs and hips up over the later miles in a Marathon.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      SC Elite 3

  • @alphaperez
    @alphaperez Před rokem +1

    Yo! Is this the first time you cut your hair since growing it out? Looks dope man.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I cut it very short a couple of Novembers ago, which was the last haircut before this one

  • @scriptosaurusrex
    @scriptosaurusrex Před rokem +3

    Whatever anyone may say, mizuno have the guts to try something completely different with this shoe.
    I doubt it'll be right for me solely from what I heard about the pace 'required' (another gutsy move to put that out there) to get the most from the shoe.
    But boy has it caught my attention!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      I've long felt that categorizing shoes by pace is pretty useless. But I think there are certain cultural/regional norms where runners categorize shoes by pace whereas I might categorize shoes as being "race day" or "daily trainer" or "session shoes"

    • @scriptosaurusrex
      @scriptosaurusrex Před rokem

      @@kofuzi interesting. I would have thought that pace would affect things like how the carbon responds, or the foam compacts and springs back?
      I guess ground contact time and weight are the actual factors there, but the latter is difficult to put as a feature (and somewhat loosely will be correlated with size once you get to the typical super shoe target audience) and the premier is not something that most people quantify.
      But I have no where near the experience using a variety of shoes that you do!

  • @steliosstylianakis1774

    Unfortunately it's not for everyone😢 . Got the shoe at a very good price and I ordered half size up but it's very snug and my big toe hurts a lot... Maybe a full size up would be better (I don't have wide feet). Been a forefoot runner I don't really get that pop feeling.
    You have to find the landing sweet spot to get the 100% of the shoe and during a marathon it's very hard to think your foot strike.
    It grips like a track spike and the upper is very comfortable... Nothing fancy and revolutionary but at the same time top quality and soft feeling (if it wasn't snug it would be the best I have tried).
    It's a very very fast shoe but I think it's for experienced runners .

  • @tictac9074
    @tictac9074 Před rokem

    Seems like the kind of shoe you have to try to see if it's for you. Nice video. Haircut makes you look younger!

  • @TolunayOrkun
    @TolunayOrkun Před rokem

    I am not in a rush but when I am ready to retire my Alphafly 1, I think this shoe will be a good replacement for me. Hopefully, by then I will find a deal to bring the price down a bit.

  • @samsung40_media87
    @samsung40_media87 Před rokem

    it looks bloody good while running

  • @canakman2638
    @canakman2638 Před rokem +1

    With which shoes will I be comfortable running 21km and 42km? nike invincible 2-3 or adidas boston 11 or nike zoom fly 5 or asic novablast 3 ? Shoes are very expensive in Turkey. We pay 2-3 shoes per shoe, so I can't look for top class shoes. If I could, I would buy adidas adios 3 pro, nike alpha 2 and mizuno rebellion pro if it was in turkey, but unfortunately that's the case.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I’m not sure I understand the question, but I will assume that you aware aski my which of the shoes listed would be good for racing a half marathon or marathon. I will say I enjoy invincible 3 at marathon effort, if you are looking for a non- racing shoe to race in

  • @wazzateh9518
    @wazzateh9518 Před rokem +1

    I feel your way of foot strike (more forefoot) works well with the shoe design.
    I have always noticed that in the slo-mo part of your videos.

  • @steveh8758
    @steveh8758 Před rokem +1

    I think it’s funny how different shoes can feel different to different people
    I mean I love this shoe but have a completely different opinion about the firmness because I definitely do not think it feels firm in fact it feels super cushioned I would just call the wave rebellion pro very bouncy and felt soft too me
    And I love soft shoes
    My easy day shoe is the Nike invincible one or two but not the 3
    And speed day shoe is saconey speed 3 although I might start using the mizuno because it’s so fun
    the vaporfly is also very good at speed but it is also good at my slower race paces and is also a bit nimbler for uneven and course with swich backs .
    Race day shoe is Nike vaporfly 3 but again I might change that to the mizuno but atm I just don’t think I can keep up the pace that mizuno is so good at

  • @jodibeck
    @jodibeck Před rokem +1

    I have been hearing that when running marathon distance that some people are getting injuries. From memory it’s in he hip and knees. Maybe these shoes could become a great lawn mowing shoe on larger lawns.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      perhaps not stable enough for that

    • @davidrosenthal5795
      @davidrosenthal5795 Před rokem

      Who said they are getting injured in these? I heard some people love them and keep them from getting knee and hip injuries.

    • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183
      @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Před rokem +1

      Jodi 😂 Marathon lawn-mowing footwear of choice

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem +1

      They over work my quads and hips and I don't feel too comfortable about taking them to Full Marathon distance. I can see why Mizuno stated they are aimed at Sub 2:30 runners. If I could run a Sub 2:50+ or under then I would maybe be more willing to risk racing a Marathon in them. They are still a fantastic shoe to have in the rotation for anyone looking at low 3 hour Marathon time goals. I will likely be racing in the Endorphin Elite.

  • @jimoconnor8597
    @jimoconnor8597 Před rokem

    See you in Boston... Can't imagine running 16 miles downhill in this shoe. Seems like it would be an epic fail, at least for me..

  • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics

    Think that your potential race shoe line up is exactly the same as mine at the moment?
    (1) Endorphin Elite
    (2) Wave Rebellion Pro or Metaspeed Sky+

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      some pretty good options

  • @abider80
    @abider80 Před rokem

    I love that shoe 🥰

  • @emanuelsantos5585
    @emanuelsantos5585 Před rokem

    Looks brutal!!!!!

  • @antonioromulodelcarmen283

    Wonder if Nike decided to copy this geometry and shaved off that heel part in the Alphaflys, it would make that super shoe a lot more super… for the super elite runners (of course). 🤔

  • @f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis

    Are these wearable at all if not running? I walk to the track and most of the "super shoes" I tried are great once I get into my running rhythm but wreck my hips walking.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      I mean, these are race shoes. If youre waking from the car to the track, it’s more than fine. But if you want to wear these casually, they’re really weird

  • @MM-zj4pd
    @MM-zj4pd Před rokem +1

    I was lucky enough to be able to run in these because I have a cousin who works for product development in Mizuno (she is Japan based). It looks crazy, but it’s actually a very well performing shoe- in the 3:30min/km pace that is. I found that any place slower makes the entire ride uncomfortable and weird.

  • @tgarcia615
    @tgarcia615 Před rokem +1

    New Hair Cut Brother

  • @dainguyen758
    @dainguyen758 Před 11 měsíci

    What about the sizing, you wear the same size with the asics metaspeed?

  • @pj8761
    @pj8761 Před rokem

    Mizuno wave riders and inspires with a big old 12mm heel drop, and these with no heel. Mizuno, how about something in between with maybe a 8mm drop and an actual heel ?

  • @kangen9point5
    @kangen9point5 Před 11 měsíci

    Good review. On average, how long would it take to get used to running in this shoe? Thinking it might be good for CIM this year. Should a couple speed workouts be sufficient?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I don't think it requires any break in. A long workout would be recommended in it to ensure (1a) it works for you and (1b) it doesn't chafe or hurt your foot somehow

    • @BamainMn
      @BamainMn Před 8 měsíci

      I’m running CIM as well and wondering if you’re still considering them. I did run a half in Des Moines and liked them a lot - but obviously that’s a lot shorter distance…

  • @emerson1126able
    @emerson1126able Před 7 měsíci

    I find that the sizing of mizuno wave rebellion pro is quite different from other brand. In other brand. My size is US 9 or euro 43. But in mizuno the euro 43 is US10. Is that accurate? Thanks

    • @PP-zn5cs
      @PP-zn5cs Před 6 měsíci

      Only trust "CM", size would be different from other brand, but "cm" is all the same, if you wear Nike 44.5=28.5cm, then buy mizuno 44=28.5cm

  • @sloesty
    @sloesty Před rokem

    If i ever need a supershoe, it will likely be this one, since i am training in vibrams (no drop and no cushion)
    The most important factor for me will be the toe box.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +2

      I can’t think of two more opposite shoes

    • @sloesty
      @sloesty Před rokem

      @@kofuzi I know! But i use vibrams rn because i am interested in becoming a more well-rounded runner. But I am not a cult follower. If i need speed for races, I am all for super shoes, and this one looks like it promotes forefoot running.
      Have you made a video comparing carbon platef shoes yet? I would be interested in your opinion on their feel/toe box/results/recovery

  • @redstonep7607
    @redstonep7607 Před rokem +1

    Are you going to run the Boston marathon with the rebellion Pro ? Is it better than the vaporfly and endorphin Pro?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      Hopefully will get to run another race in the Wave Rebellion Pro. 🤞Stay tuned

    • @redstonep7607
      @redstonep7607 Před rokem

      @@kofuzi it was nice seeing you first time today after the shake out run and took a selfie together. I’ll try to attend again next time in another city hopefully.

  • @JillTravenner
    @JillTravenner Před rokem

    Great🎉

  • @Junker_1
    @Junker_1 Před 6 měsíci

    I currently run in a Saucony Tempus and I am a strictly forefoot runner. So much that in snow you cannot see my heels in the snow. Is this a better shoe for me than the Tempus? My distance is always around the 10 Km. I also wear orthotics insoles otherwise I am instantly injured.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 6 měsíci

      No because the Tempus is a daily trainer and this is a racing shoe

    • @Junker_1
      @Junker_1 Před 6 měsíci

      @@kofuzi Thank you very much for the answer.

  • @paultimothyL
    @paultimothyL Před rokem

    Sounds like this one could be your Boston shoe 😉😁. Thanks for another great review! 👍

  • @RadRunner
    @RadRunner Před rokem

    I’m a heel striker and would like to hear how the shoe would work for me. Over time Mizuno has had several designs of wave plates tuned for different purposes on different models. Which is this wave plate similar to?

  • @erens-basement
    @erens-basement Před rokem +1

    Is the hair still long enough to tie in the back?

  • @Feanaro5503
    @Feanaro5503 Před rokem

    The Moo Shoe!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      as a midwesterner, I thought it was cow-print camouflage at first

  • @jeanmarclevy9413
    @jeanmarclevy9413 Před 8 měsíci

    Ohhh new wave boat pro 2 🙄

  • @joshung007
    @joshung007 Před rokem

    You've always given the Mizuno wave series mildly negative reviews on this channel, so I'm surprised to hear that you ran in a Mizuno for a marathon. Which model was that?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      Who knows. It was 13 years ago

  • @Silverwood085
    @Silverwood085 Před rokem +6

    OH SHIT HAIRCUT !!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +3

      First time in about a year and a half

  • @genuflext
    @genuflext Před rokem

    any shoe similar to the Mizuno Wave Evo Levitate? this was a older style from like 10years ago but was a great forefoot runner

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      I'm afraid I'm not familiar with that model

  • @ThaReaperD
    @ThaReaperD Před rokem

    Holy mother of haircuts!

  • @fabiuz76
    @fabiuz76 Před rokem

    For me the best running shoe also for marathon was Nike spiridon gold (1985) 😊

  • @vsynk-hk3ph
    @vsynk-hk3ph Před rokem +1

    Shoe looks weird also nice hair man

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I feel like shoe looks nice and hair looks weird

    • @vsynk-hk3ph
      @vsynk-hk3ph Před rokem

      @@kofuzi Id just grow it out in the front a bit more

  • @tobin1677
    @tobin1677 Před rokem

    First time watching your channel, I thought your accent was familiar. Then there were clips of running a country road between horribly flat cornfields and I realized you are probably from Illinois. If so that would explain it.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I'm from New Jersey

    • @tobin1677
      @tobin1677 Před rokem

      @@kofuzi in that case I suppose you must not have picked up one of the stronger NYC accents. Either way thanks for the good info, those shoes look pretty sick.

  • @dickybirdcch
    @dickybirdcch Před rokem

    Looks like a Masai Barefoot running shoe?

  • @steevie76
    @steevie76 Před rokem +5

    Haircut 😉

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +4

      yeah. I'm not a fan so far. but I'll grow into it, I suppose

  • @umka7536
    @umka7536 Před rokem

    Great shoes ... to injury

  • @TheHutchRuns
    @TheHutchRuns Před rokem

    I got these in the UK for £180 and still undecided, not sure I can run fast enough to get the most out of them

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem +1

      I got them for £169 also in the UK. Absolute bargain even if I am never brave enough to take on a Full Marathon in them.

    • @TheHutchRuns
      @TheHutchRuns Před rokem +1

      @@MarkSmith_Best-Athletics they are the first shoe that intimidates me 😂😂😂

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem +1

      😂😂 The great thing about having a pair in rotation even if we are never brave enough to tackle a Full Marathon in them is that we can still run quick in them for 2 or 2.5 hours and that doing so works areas (mainly thighs, hips, shins and glutes for me) that other shoes don't work as much (making those areas stronger and us better runners). The Wave Rebellion Pro are great at taking pressure off the calf muscles though where as other race shoes that I have like the Metaspeed Sky and Sky+ work these areas. At a Sub £200 price for a shoe that is so different to anything else and has fantastic grip it's a steal 👍

    • @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics
      @MarkSmith_Best-Athletics Před rokem

      If it was an extremely wet day then I might be tempted to tackle a Marathon in them because that outsole grip is amazing if it doesn't break down (only got about 50 miles on mine so far).

  • @Lam1901
    @Lam1901 Před rokem

    Hi
    where can i buy this ? or try it on?
    im in Malaysia.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      I am not familiar with retail channels in Malaysia

  • @markhill8590
    @markhill8590 Před 11 měsíci

    How would they do over a 5k 10k race?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 11 měsíci

      I think they’d be fun

  • @kienkhuat
    @kienkhuat Před rokem

    It supposed to be the pair of shoes came straight from "101 Dalmatians"

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      It’s a Rorschach test

  • @Wings_nut
    @Wings_nut Před rokem

    The sole design suggests that the target market is forefoot and midfoot strikers. Is the foam PEBAX by chance? Thanks, Mike.

    • @negahuhh
      @negahuhh Před rokem +1

      dual density with both pebax foams

    • @Wings_nut
      @Wings_nut Před rokem

      @@negahuhh Copy thx

    • @ericletasse5129
      @ericletasse5129 Před rokem +1

      That sweet spot is midfoot/slight heel area. If one lands more heel or too far forward on the forefoot (overstriding-ish), benefit will be minimal.

  • @VrtcFrost
    @VrtcFrost Před rokem

    😮😮😮

  • @stevestarr9769
    @stevestarr9769 Před rokem

    It's as much a gimmick as the Hoka Ten Nine was. We WON'T see many, if any, shoes with a heel like that (or the Ten Nine) in the future. They might keep the shoe in the line, but I bet the heel won't be anywhere as extreme.

  • @Lol-mi8zq
    @Lol-mi8zq Před 7 měsíci

    Is this durable?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 7 měsíci

      Compared to what? Other race shoes? Yes.
      Conpared to a daily trainer? No. As a category, race shoes are not as durable as daily trainers, nor do we want them to be.

  • @livibam
    @livibam Před rokem

    Isn’t all this stuff gimmicky?

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      Is this an existential question? Like what does it even all mean?

  • @michaelsesler1158
    @michaelsesler1158 Před rokem

    looking at the shoe it doesn't seem possible it only weighs 7oz 😮

  • @richardrankin7488
    @richardrankin7488 Před rokem

    This shoe is a def why?

  • @bartekzielinski1645
    @bartekzielinski1645 Před rokem

    First!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      yo

    • @bartekzielinski1645
      @bartekzielinski1645 Před rokem

      @@kofuzi on a serious note...
      Good luck in Boston!
      Thank you for everything you do online, your content is like the very best carbon plated marathon racer of CZcams!
      If you ever make it down to Australia please come to Melbourne, the Australian running capital.
      A question, I use this shoe to encourage me to get on my forefoot more - you're a forefoot striker, did you change you're technique over time or were you always landing towards the front of your foot?

  • @angelinaprimantono1630

    That hair cut.....😳😳

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      I'm not a fan of it

  • @jugaloo5873
    @jugaloo5873 Před rokem

    My main question is.....are they made by children in sweat shops like nike? If not, I'm not buying them.

    • @Sabundy
      @Sabundy Před rokem

      Not exactly sure......but to the best of my knowledge, and based on searches....Mizuno has never been caught doing so like Nike has numerous times. There is certainly no documented case of Mizuno doing so compared to all the well documented cases of Nike doing it. But Mizuno.....like all sports brands....does make it's shoes primarily in Vietnam.

  • @mfz5155
    @mfz5155 Před rokem

    OMG I'm the first to comment and watch!
    Edit: I guess... I was wrong but I still Love your videos so much btw, you're my inspiration!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      thanks for watching!

  • @AKATOMAY
    @AKATOMAY Před rokem +2

    Huge plagiarism of one of the HOKA concepts...sorry I don't approve because I don't like idea thieves for it to be so badly done 🙄👎

    • @muscfiorentina
      @muscfiorentina Před rokem

      What hoka did they copy. Plus hoka is a crappy shoe

    • @AKATOMAY
      @AKATOMAY Před rokem +1

      @@muscfiorentina I'm not talking about a pair in general but a concept. Namely the rocker of the shoe, the cushioning and the lightness. That said, can you be polite please. Talking to me this way is he the only argument you have? Be happy that I answer you

    • @muscfiorentina
      @muscfiorentina Před rokem

      @@AKATOMAY lol I’m beside myself you answered lol lol

    • @FooFloyDon
      @FooFloyDon Před rokem +1

      Hoka are still on EVA shoes…If you’re gonna be technical, every brand “plagiarized” Nike and their Pebax foam/carbon plate combo.

    • @AKATOMAY
      @AKATOMAY Před rokem

      @@FooFloyDon Yes , let's say it's the law of business: the best are always plagiarized 😉👍