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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 First Run Review | A solid max-stack workhorse with plenty of comfort

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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 First Run Review | A solid max-stack workhorse with plenty of comfort

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Mizuno Wave Sky 9 First Run Review | A solid max-stack workhorse with plenty of comfort

The Run Testers›
Oct 9, 20257:197.1K views
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The Mizuno Wave Sky 9 is a cushioned daily trainer that’s designed for all-out comfort over easy runs or longer daily sessions, in addition to Mizuno’s Foam Wave design for a bit of stability. Mizuno also says that both cushioning and energy output have been significantly enhanced in this version.

That midsole cushioning - which has increased in the heel by 6mm - comes from a combination of nitrogen-infused Mizuno Enerzy NXT foam to ensure a soft, bouncy experience, and a firmer layer of Enerzy NXT EVA underneath to provide support.

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00:00​​​​ - Intro
00:16 - Stats
00:27 - Design
01:09 - How's the fit?
01:37 - The First Run Test
05:16 - EarlyVerdict

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