"Pure white" became a topic of conversation at the Hakone Ekiden.
The bright colors are also impressive. What is the concept behind the coloring?
Washimi:Blue is Mizuno's corporate color. Vivid pink is this season's theme color. We adopted this vivid coloring in the hope that more people will become aware of the Mizuno brand.
You also have an all-white model of these shoes, don't you? This year, Yuta Shimazu of Soka University, who set a new sectional record in the 10th section of the Hakone Ekiden, wore these shoes, and people were asking, "What are those bright white shoes? The white shoes were a topic of conversation.
Washimi:The response was very strong. It is very rare to find pure white running shoes. Athletes who have actually worn the WAVE DUEL NEO have commented on the comfort of the shoes, saying, "It's Mizuno, but it's not Mizuno. The core of what makes Mizuno Mizuno is the same, but the feel is different from previous Mizunos. We are very grateful for this comment. We have also received very positive feedback from ordinary runners who have tested the shoes, saying that they feel the same as before, but with an increased sense of rebound, and that they are somehow different from conventional Mizuno shoes while retaining the Mizuno feel.
Some models are reasonably priced at under 10,000 yen.
What other models of shoes will be developed with "MIZUNO ENERZY"?
Washimi:There are many different models available, but we would like to introduce two that we recommend. The first is "WAVE SHADOW 4.
WAVE SHADOW 4 ￥11,900+TAX
Washimi:The target audience for this shoe is runners who have gained a reasonable amount of running experience and want to step up to the next stage of running, or runners who are aiming to run a full marathon in under 4 hours.
In many cases, the landing position changes from the heel to the midfoot when running for speed or to run with less stress on the body. The "WAVE SHADOW 4" is a shoe that should be worn by anyone who wants to consciously practice a midfoot landing.
The unique feature of these shoes is that they feature the "MIZUNO WAVE" in the midfoot, which was previously placed in the heel side. This reduces wobble when landing on the midfoot, enabling a more stable running experience. In addition, the entire midsole is equipped with "MIZUNO ENERZY" so that no matter where you land on your foot, you will feel the softness and resilience of this material. We recommend these shoes not only as competitive shoes for races, but also as the second or third pair of practice shoes.
Next, "WAVE REVOLT".
WAVE REVOLT ￥8,500+TAX
Washimi:These shoes also feature both "MIZUNO ENERZY" and "MIZUNO WAVE. We want people who want to start running and beginners who have just started to run to experience the core technologies that Mizuno is proud of. These shoes were developed with this in mind.
The price of 8,500 yen is very reasonable, even though it is equipped with "MIZUNO ENERZY" and "MIZUNO WAVE".
Washimi:The price is affordable, but we have made no compromises in the manufacturing process. We hope that people who have never worn Mizuno running shoes before will give them a try and experience Mizuno's technology for themselves.
Other shoes equipped with "MIZUNO ENERZY" are scheduled to be released one after another. Please look forward to more running shoes from Mizuno in the future.
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