Comments on: Mizuno Elixir 3

By: Phil Hutchinson

Phil Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:46:04 +0000

Hi,
After doing lots of reading up, and enjoying my running less in heavily cushioned shoes, I am moving to racers/lightweights. I’ve owned and liked Mizuno shoes in the past, but that was a pair of Inspires. I really want to go as light as possible this time! I’ve tried a couple of other brands’ shoes, but really miss the sense of being in touch with the road that Mizuno’s give you. (A pair of heavily cushioned NB 1062s was the low point).
What I would be really grateful for would be any advice on the pros and cons of the Elixirs Vs the Idaten –I midfoot strike if that makes any difference and I’m trying to implement Chi running techniques.

Thanks
Phil
(London UK)

By: Roger Hospedales

Roger Hospedales — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:58:58 +0000

As a comparison, the Nirvana 4 falls in the same category as the Kayano but they are different.

For me sizing has remained consistent (I’ve run in same size in adidas, asics and mizuno). It was suggested to me that I should go a 1/2 size larger with the Elixir 3 but I stayed with my regular size and I was fine and very happy with my choice.

Check with the staff here at Running Free to see if they can get those shoes for you.

Running Free - Markham. Phone. 416.410.FREE [416.410.3733]. Email. markham@runningfree.com

Good luck with it. I’m sure you will be happy once you run in them.

By: holger

holger — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:04:21 +0000

Thanks for your answer. No, I never had mizuno before, but what you say sounds promising and I will try the elixir 3. And if i like them I will also think about the wave nirvana 4 for long and calm runs..
They dont have these shoes where I live so I have to order them over the net, what is your experience concerning the size? In new balance and adidas I have 12, in asics ds its a 13 , and mizuno I would guess 12.5 to be on the save side…

By: Roger Hospedales

Roger Hospedales — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:35:26 +0000

Sounds like you have the same foot type like me. Since you run your marathons faster than me I would think that the Elixirs would work nicely for you.

Have you run in Mizuno’s before?
They have a different feel than other shoes that use the stiffer “grey glob” in the medial post area to limit pronation. Their shoes tend not to over-correct what your feet may be doing but working with your natural foot strike, etc. Provided that they work for you you will be a convert.

For me they provide the right amount of stability when I’m racing or training at faster speeds. Maybe if I used them for training 100% of the time I’d be faster??? Hmmmmm…..

By: holger

holger — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:48:11 +0000

I am a moderate to strong over-pronator with med to low arch (178 lbs). Recently I am looking for a light shoe suited for a marathon (in approx. 3hours) and some shorter speed runs. On the list I have adidas adizero tempo, asics ds 13 and this promising mizuno elixir 3. I was trying the Asics ds 13 but it felt a bit too soft for my taste and the pronation could have been slightly less. So I just wonder if this Mizuno provides more stability?