Mizuno Wave Paradox 5 Women's Running Shoes

This is the Wave Paradox 5 women's running shoe. Stability, comfort and breathability meet in a resilient frame, featuring DynamotionFit and our latest Mizuno Wave technology to provide perfect support. Comfort and cushioning flows from the ap+ and U4icX combined midsole, while the AIRmesh upper offers maximum breathability to keep you on your feet for longer.

AIRmesh Upper

The Mizuno Wave Paradox 5 upper will encase each foot in breathable comfort. AIRmesh is used to increase airflow; creating a better, healthier environment for your feet to thrive in. Dynamotion Fit is all about creating a shoe that works with your foot through the design and materials used to create it. As your feet twist, bend and stretch with each step, the shoe upper moves with you. Flex Eyelets help keep your heel secure by allowing the upper to stretch and contract as needed; reducing in-shoe slippage for a smooth, distraction-free ride. Overlays wrap the midfoot and heel to increase lateral stability. A premium insock lies atop a lightweight midsole to supply an extra, removable, layer of comfort and cushioning.

Mizuno Wave Midsole

Mizuno's redesigned, full-length U-shaped Fan Wave technology resides in the midsole to attenuate shock and supply a firm, solid platform for stable running. Inspired by nature and sandwiched between the U4icX and U4ic midsole materials, the Wave Paradox's unique structure features waves of differing heights to enhance both stability and cushioning. The higher density plate on the medial side of the midsole exists to control overpronation, preventing injury and increasing running efficiency. The proprietary technology also dissipates impact forces away from the foot for a more smooth, cushioned feel on every step. The unique U4ic midsole platform encases the Wave plate to increase the level of comfort and performance provided by the Wave Paradox 5, without sacrificing its stable nature. Then, beneath the wave plate, a layer of U4icX foam exists to add yet another layer of premium underfoot softness.

X10 Outsole

Stay cool and dry as you pound the pavements. Mizuno Intercool solves the problem of heat and humidity build-up in a running shoe. It does this by incorporating a full-length ventilation system in the sole of the shoe that removes heat and humidity from the foot through a system of ventilation channels, to keep flagging feet happy on longer distance days. Durability and traction arrive in the form of an X10 outsole. The extremely substantial carbon rubber allows for longer wear in high impact areas and provides more traction at the heel strike so you can run hard, knowing that your shoes can handle the heat.