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Comfort on the harshest terrain

At Mizuno, we aimed to answer the following question: “How can we remove the weight of excess materials, while simultaneously enhancing the protection levels of a trail shoe?”
While retaining its critical protective parts across the upper mesh and PU sock liner, the Wave Mujin 9 decreased its weight from 355 grams to 340 grams compared to its predecessor.

Wave Mujin 9

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The finest technologies taken off-road

Mizuno Wave

Mizuno Wave technology has been used in every Mizuno running and trail shoe for the past 25 years. The wave technology can be exhibited as either a wave plate inserted in between the midsole and the outsole or a foam wave: a combination of two soft materials in a wave shaped design. Both of them offer cushioning and support, two factors that become even more crucial when running off-road.

MIZUNO ENERZY

A midsole technology developed to deliver a higher than ever energy return and softness. Especially when running downhill with your Rider TT or Mujin, this ultimate bouncy material will provide you with a soft landing and an excellent rebound.

Michelin Outsole

From tires to soles: a century of relentless innovation has inspired the development of the most advanced technical soles. Michelin's unrivaled expertise in rubber and tread ensures that our Mujin and Daichi possess the highest traction and grip.

How to choose the best trail running shoe?

All shoes in our range are all-around performers. However, we offer a different model depending on your goal. The factors which you should consider when selecting a trail running shoe are threefold:

Best For light Trails

Best for average trails

Best for hard trails

Best for extreme trails

Select the level that best describes the terrain on which you usually run.

Dirt / Off-road

Easy

Dirt | Rocks

Medium

Rocks

Hard

Boulders

Extreme

A mix of (dirt) roads and light trails with a compact, good or average-grip surface.

For runners who are moving from road to off-road or looking for versatile shoes capable of handling mixed terrains. The perfect partners for their escapes from the tarmac, our suggestions are the Wave Rider TT and the Wave Ibuki. | If you are looking for:

Lightness Agility Average Cushioning Energy return

Shop Wave Ibuki 4 Shop Wave Rider TT

Gravel roads and fast trails with rocky and technical sections here and there.

For runners who love exploring new trail routes and are not afraid to take on terrains which are harder to traverse due to obstacles and steep ascents or descents. For these runners we recommend the Wave Ibuki and Wave Daichi. | If you are looking for:

Versatility Good Cushioning Good Grip Average Stability

Wave Ibuki 4 Wave Daichi 7

Composed of harsh terrains, steep rocky mountain trails, with on occassion a muddy or slippery surface.

Thanks to the Michelin rubber used for the outsoles of both these models, the Wave Daichi & Wave Mujin are our suggestions for demanding trail runners, who are performance oriented and enthusiastic about long routes and unpredictable trails | If you are looking for:

High Grip Good Stability Good protection Reliability

Wave Daichi 7 Wave Mujin 9

Extreme mountain trails where unstable screes, muddy sections or steep technical passages among boulders are common.

For mountain lovers, enthusiastic about monster gradients and long-distance runs, who want the best technology to assist them in their challenges and allow them to face any terrain, we have only one answer: Wave Mujin. | If you are looking for:

Best technology Maximum stability Maximum protection Maximum Grip

Wave Mujin 9

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