Comments on: Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review: A Feather-Light Racing Flat With a Roomy Toebox

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:02:32 +0000

In reply to sascha. Not sure, but you can find some of v5 in a few places online.

By: sascha

sascha — Fri, 13 May 2016 01:12:45 +0000

Did they discontinue the Universe line?

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:42:57 +0000

The footbed doesn’t look very breathable. I think the upper material looks more like fleece.

By: Gus

Gus — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:51:30 +0000

In reply to bob baks. Agree... these are awesome shoes. I'm worried a little bit about long-term durability (i pronate a lot so put a lot of wear and tear on certain parts of the sole), but its an absolute dream to run in

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:25:04 +0000

In reply to Cody.

If you like Mizuno, the next step up would probably be the Hitogami. For something a bit less but still well cushioned you might try the Asics Hyperspeed: https://runblogger.com/2014/06/asics-gel-hyper-speed-6-racing-shoe-review-lightweight-flexible-roomy-and-low-priced.html

By: Cody

Cody — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 05:39:11 +0000

Hi Pete, I am looking for something similar to this shoe but maybe with a bit more cushioning because it will have to be used for long runs as well, any suggestions?

By: merie joy flores

merie joy flores — Fri, 09 May 2014 04:30:59 +0000

very nice shoes! I like the designs.this is really fit in running world.You can run fast because you have light shoe.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:11:47 +0000

In reply to Nathaniel. Upper is extremely thin, I do worry a bit about durability as a result compared to those other two shoes.

By: Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:16:01 +0000

Hi Pete, How durable do you think this U5 compared to Saucony A5 or Brooks Pure Drift? The upper looks really thin.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Marty Zaleski.

Haven't felt that. The U5 is a wider shoe, you might also try going up a half size.

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Dustin Smith.

Going down a half size might not be unreasonable if you like a closer fit

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Ashwyn Gray.

For a guy with your shoe preferences, I'd put these at the top of your list for a road shoe - sorry for feeding the temptation!