Comments on: Mizuno Evo Levitas and Cursoris: Mizuno’s First Foray Into Zero Drop, Cushioned Shoes https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:50:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 By: Press Release: Mizuno Wave Evo Levitas & Musha 5 | A Runners Remix https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-1129454399 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:50:32 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-1129454399 […] of shoes from Mizuno have arrived in Singapore! The Mizuno Wave Evo Levitas were first reported by RunBlogger and subsequently on numerous websites like Runners […]

]]> By: runultras https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-586937616 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-586937616 I’ve had both of these shoes on and they are impressive. For me they both strike a balance between providing a responsive feel but still some cushioning as well, meaning I didn’t find them too soft or too firm.

Both have a very wide toe box and no heel counter to speak of. As you would expect, they are very flexible. They are very similar to the upcoming Pure Drift from Brooks.

Mizuno states that the Cursoris has 12mm of EVA under the foot while the Levitas has 8mm. I hadn’t expected the difference to be quite as noticeable as it was. Simply put, the Cursoris could be your longer run shoe and the Levitas could be your race shoe.
And Pete, you’re in luck, the Ekiden, which I would describe as a beefier Universe, will be released here in the states in January!

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-594418729 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-594418729 In reply to greg.

Greg,

I’ve heard beginning of August, not sure of exact date.

Pete

]]> By: Jill Will Run https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-587193903 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-587193903 I was invited to the Mezamashii Project as well and I went with the Wave Universe based on recommendations from this site, as I wanted minimal shoes. I hope I get to try these new shoes out!

]]> By: Kristoffer https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-586622785 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-586622785 It’s wonderful to see shoe manufacturers broadening the minimalist spectrum. Zero drop but cushioned shoes seems like the obvious next step and I definitely think that type of shoe will be popular and useful. For many people who want to gradually move towards minimalism it’s a type of shoe that one would want to have.
As an aside, I feel like running shoe designers are seriously lacking eyes for estetics. With few exceptions running shoes, I think, look pretty damn awful and Mizuno is probably the worst manufacturer I’ve come across. I have yet to see a Mizuno shoe that doesn’t look hideous.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-587260762 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-587260762 In reply to runultras.

Excellent, very excited for that one!

]]> By: ericj076 https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-587246693 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-587246693 i have also worn both as well. liked the wide toe box – not quite an altra but remniscent of one (very little taper). liked the minimal heel.

the cursoris was way too cushioned for my liking but newbies to zero drop will probably like it. the heel felt particularly over cushioned, almost like i was falling deeper into the shoe.

liked the balance between minimalism and cushioning on the levitas very much. i think i liked the levitas better than either of the new zero drop shoes from saucony or brooks.

]]> By: mojo https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-588937066 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-588937066 I am looking forward to these shoes too! I generally am not able to wear the Mizunos as they have been to narrow in the toe box. I recently bought the Merrell Bare Access Arc and like them but am easing in VERY slowly. I tried the Flows but they felt very stiff after running in the Free Runs for a while. I like the Skechers Go Run but not enough structure in the upper I think. I went into the local Skechers store here and asked about the Bionic and the salespeople there had never heard of it. Any idea when it will be out?
Lets hope they stick with the bright colors… I hate buying white or black shoes.

]]> By: Strumfaki https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-595721088 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-595721088 Pete,
I guess Mizuno heard your request: runningwarehouse says the Ekiden is due out in Jan 2013.

]]> By: runultras https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-587212673 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-587212673 In reply to Pete Larson.

Mizuno has it at a 5mm drop. It’s weight is 4.6 oz for a men’s 9.

]]> By: Keith Tyger https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-587272071 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-587272071 In reply to Pete Larson.

My thoughts too, not enough flash. I just purchased my 2nd pair of Flows. They are the Nightlife (dayglo greenish yellow) color scheme that is a finishline exclusive color. Between those and my vizipro orange Kinvara’s I am slow but bright.

]]> By: Marc Schwartz https://runblogger.com/2012/07/mizuno-evo-levitas-and-cursoris-mizunos.html#comment-701142931 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=278#comment-701142931 Mizuno just posted a video teaser for the new Evo line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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