Mizuno Wave Ascend 5 - Anthra/Yellow
Mizuno's moderate Trail shoe, the Wave Ascend 5 is a fantastic mix of everything you need in a shoe of this type. First off, Mizuno's Wave technology absorbs shock and guides your feet through gait cycle. The wave compresses between the midsole units providing fantastic shock absorption at heel strike. Complementing this, Mizuno has taken an engineering approach in minimising the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the foot during transition, creating the smoothest ride possible. SMOOTHRIDE FLEX CONTROL is the result of analysis of forefoot transition, which shows that for the smoothest, most efficient ride runners require shoes that flex easily at first and then become less flexible for an energy efficient toe off. To create a shoe with variable forefoot flex Mizuno has invented a control system which allows the shoe and the foot to flex easily at first and then restricts flexibility during the toe off phase. The result is an extremely smooth and energy efficient transition which means a more effortless and enjoyable ride.
As significant is the AP+ MIDSOLE: With AP+, Mizuno has engineered a midsole polymer that provides fantastic cushioning mile after mile. Runners will actually see the benefit of AP+ in the increased durability of the midsoles, but more importantly, they will feel the benefit every time they take to the road. A high-tech formulation using multiple polymer types gives AP+ its exceptional performance in terms of cushioning durability, increased rebound and springy feel. Extensive testing has shown that even after 600km of running, the cushioning performance of AP+ stays close to its maximum. Other polymers lose a high proportion of their cushioning properties quite early in their lifetime. But AP+ retains 80% if its cushioning, even after 600km, keeping that fresh out of the box feel. Comfort is accentuated by the unique rebound properties of AP+ which gives it its springy feel. With every impact, AP+ recovers more quickly and more completely than standard midsole polymers giving the shoe a spring which makes for a fantastic ride.
Another very significant feature of this shoe is Dynamotion Fit, 'shoes that move the way you move.' You can be sure the Wave Ascend 5 will work with your foot throughout the gait cycle to ensure a supportive and comfortable ride of superior quality.
The Wet Traction features only adds to an already superior shoe in that the bi-directional outsole rubber synthetic leather compound breaks through water, improving grip in all conditions.
Together with other technologies such as the AIRmesh ventilation and the anatomically moulded Removable INSOCK, there is no denying the Wave Ascend 5's superior comfort and support properties and will be there performing with you come rain or shine.
Product Ref : 40914