For me, the best running shoe I have ever bought.
For 3 consecutive years, these are my preference.
They fit my foot better than brands like Asics (Nimbus), Under Armour, etc...

Excellent as always. A bit wider in the front compared to the 25 I had previously. Same sole feel. Excellent build quality as usual for Mizuno.

Bought for 85 euros, it is a very high-quality shoe for its price. It fits very well on my foot and I compare it again with a high-quality Asics Glideride shoe for free running and walking!

Owner of the wave rider series since 2013.
I'll start with the negatives that disappointed me compared to previous versions.
Perhaps the hardest shoe in the series. It feels like a shoe that has already done its mileage and not a new one.
I use them for distances up to 10km.
The raised side bothers the ankle (but you get used to it after a while).
On the positive side, the quality of construction, the weight, and the appearance.

Running, this is the use I make and exclusively wear sports shoes. I have tried almost all brands in the last 10 years and even their flagship models. I have run 70 kilometers with a very hard shoe to see how it would break in. I had the Wave Rider 21 and it was quite good in terms of cushioning. I am waiting for the 26 and I will come back with new information... Ultimately, my opinion is that it is a hard shoe without having softened as it should.