Mizuno Running Women's Wave Neo Ultra Running Shoe, Staff, 8.5

I received a pair of these for myself yesterday, was thoroughly pleased with them and left a detailed positive review. My wifes pair just arrived, exact same model but in womens, they fit her perfectly and she also absiolutely loves the comfort. She will not use hers for running as I will, however for casual wear they are like walking on clouds. Below is what I wrote about my pair, adding it here since this is the exact same model:"I have a LOT of experience with running shoes, used to own a sporting goods store called "Runner's Roost", and as you can tell by the name running was my specialty. Mizuno usually runs true to size, these are no different, I take a USA Men's 10, that's what I got, they fit perfectly.NOTE: I have a wider forefoot, Mizuno is a medium to wide last (width) so they fit me perfectly, however if you have a very narrow foot these may not be the best.The midsole (white and blue part of the shoe) is extremely cushioned, yet feels surprisingly stable, which is good since I tend to pronate a bit (common running pattern where your feet upon impact tend to roll inward towards your arch). Unfortunately, I am older now and do not run much like I used to, but I tested these out today on an easy 3 miler and they were simply awesome. Being so lightweight and comfortable they would make great casual shoes also if you're not into running.There are a couple warnings on the shoes, one is about the possibility of slight discoloration depending on the situation, this is common, extended periods of sunlight can darken the materials sometimes, especially when dealing with white, but this seldom happens unless left in the sun for days.The other warning, if you know the functionality of athletic shoes, is straight forward. ALL running shoes are only made for forward motion like walking, jogging or running, NOT for lateral (side to side) motion like tennis, basketball or any other court sports. You are raised up in running shoes due to the thick cushioning layer in the midsoles and are basically sitting on top of the shoe, so they would tip over fairly easily if you used them for lateral movement, super high risk of ankle injuries, thus the warning. Court shoes are built lower to the ground and you sit inside the shoe, not on top, offering real good support for side to side. The tradeoff, running shoes can be much softer and more comfortable due to the design, courts shoes slightly less so, if you plan on playing pickleball in these I would highly recommend you do not, get court shoes instead, but for jogging, running or casual wear these will be awesome"

They are nice looking shoes, comfortable to walk in.It's hard to get the shoe on your foot, but once it's on you are good to go.If you like your shoes snug these are a good choice.

These running shoes have a built in sock liner, and are intended to be worn without socks. I still like to wear thin socks as I feel unhygienic if I don’t wear socks. The shoes themselves can be a bit hard to put on because of the liner. Once you have them on, they do feel quite comfortable and like you are walking on clouds. These shoes have a thick sole, similar to other brands. So if you don’t like that look, I would make a hard turn towards something different. They are mostly white, so again, you need to be able to tolerate that they will get dirty. These are made for running, but that does not mean you can’t use them for walking all day as a nurse. They definitely made my feet much less achy.

When I first opened the box that it came in I was not impressed. It gave me a yard sale shoes been washed vibe. (if you have ever been to a yard sale you know what I mean)I went ahead and tried them on and so far I do like them. They are comfortable and to me they feel like they would make some good work shoes. They are made out of the material that gives you to option of wearing socks or not wearing them. Over all I give them stars. I got them in my regular size. They are true to size.

Pros:They are really cuteHave enough padding to be comfortableDoesn’t have a tongue (just all one piece) so I wondered what tightening would be like, doesn’t cause an issue.Cons:The back comes up kind of high and is kind of irritatingThe price-not sure why they are so expensiveThe foam on the bottom sides feels like it could chipNot very easy to put on