{"id":44927,"date":"2024-01-16T04:50:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T09:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=44927"},"modified":"2024-02-12T08:58:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:58:25","slug":"mizuno-wave-rebellion-pro-2-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/mizuno-wave-rebellion-pro-2-review\/","title":"Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 Review","author":95,"featured_media":44939,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[96],"shoes_type":[259,781],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"5","cons":"3","verdict":"The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is a unique racer designed to quicken transitions by forcing you to midfoot\/forefoot strike. It\u2019s not a top-tier racer because it doesn\u2019t have the springboard snap due to its heel cutoff, so it doesn't feel as fast. For most runners, it\u2019s only suitable for short-distance races and workouts due to its instability and the ankle strength that you need when you use it. Version 2 has a better fitting upper, a stiffer midsole and a softer, more bouncy ride. \r\n\r\n","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2, Mizuno running shoes review, best Mizuno running shoes, Racer running shoes,","description":"The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is a unique racer designed to quicken transitions by forcing you to midfoot\/forefoot strike. It\u2019s not a top-tier racer because it doesn\u2019t have the springboard snap due to its heel cutoff, so it doesn't feel as fast. For most runners, it\u2019s only suitable for short-distance races and workouts due to its instability and the ankle strength that you need when you use it. Version 2 has a better fitting upper, a stiffer midsole and a softer, more bouncy ride. \r\n\r\n","professional_image":"44946","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["racing","speedwork"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_44934\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1440\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s really hard to stand out in a market crowded with super shoes which all have full-length carbon plates, are the maximum legal stack height and are all roughly the same price. Yet, Mizuno\u2019s Wave Rebellion Pro series manages to be a truly unique offering with a wild ride and a futuristic geometry.\r\n\r\nWhen I tested the original Wave Rebellion Pro last year<\/a>, I enjoyed it so much that I raced a half marathon in it a few weeks later. While I didn\u2019t get a PB, it was still interesting and fun to race in a shoe which you rarely see on the starting line at races. It struggled a bit when it came to the twists and turns because of its narrow platform and by the 18th kilometre of the HM, my ankles felt really weak due to its instability. I didn\u2019t use it for a race again. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro doesn\u2019t feel like a Mizuno, and I mean that as a compliment. Mizuno isn\u2019t known for pushing the boundaries of innovation when it comes to their running shoes so the Rebellion Pro<\/strong> was a pleasant surprise and so far, it\u2019s my favourite Mizuno to date<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nAlthough late to the super shoe game, Mizuno did really well for their first attempt at a true super shoe. There are still some supply issues though as the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 (like the original) is a very difficult shoe to buy and is not currently widely available. I had to import my pair from Singapore. I had to import my second pair from Australia. \r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro 2 weighs 7.6 oz (215 g) which is acceptable for a marathon super shoe. This is a weight drop of 0.3 oz (8 g) from the previous version for a men\u2019s US9. It still costs $250. \r\n\r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_44933\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1920\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is still one of the most innovative super shoes on the market. Mizuno managed to make the heel of it more than 40 mm in stack height and still race legal by shortening the outsole. By doing this, it has also created issues for certain runners. \r\n\r\nIt isn\u2019t a racer for heavy heel strikers and overpronators<\/strong>. It takes a certain level of skill and a certain running form to unlock its full potential. I\u2019m a light heel striker with mild overpronation and I find the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 too aggressive and too unstable to run a full marathon in. My ankles and calves would be destroyed by the end of the marathon. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_44937\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1920\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI enjoy using it for short intervals and short tempo runs but I wouldn\u2019t use it for an important short distance race because I feel that it doesn\u2019t provide as much speed assistance as other racers. This is mainly due to the forefoot rocker being not as aggressive and the lack of a heel so the rear of the plate can\u2019t be used as a springboard. \r\n\r\nVersion 2 is definitely an improvement over version 1. Not only is the weight lower but there is more stability and more bounce thanks to the new midsole design. The upper also fits much better so it\u2019s more comfortable. \r\n\r\n$250 is too much for the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 considering its lack of versatility. \r\n\r\nThere are many other $250 super shoes which can handle sharp turns much better and offer more speed assistance. \r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro 2 however is unmatched when it comes to traction. \r\n\r\n","model":"Wave Rebellion Pro 2","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"If you\u2019re a midfoot or forefoot striker and you have very good running form, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is for you. If you want a maximalist racer with unique transitions, you should also give it a try. \r\n","pros_0_pro_line":"Improved fit","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"More stability","_pros_1_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_2_pro_line":"Unique, fun ride","_pros_2_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_0_cons_line":"Still very unstable","_cons_0_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_1_cons_line":"Not as propulsive as other super shoes","_cons_1_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_2_cons_line":"Loose heel and no ability to do heel lock lacing","_cons_2_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","water_resistance":null,"_water_resistance":null,"pros_3_pro_line":"Amazing traction","_pros_3_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_4_pro_line":"Weight reduction","_pros_4_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_3_cons_line":null,"_cons_3_cons_line":null,"cons_4_cons_line":null,"_cons_4_cons_line":null,"in_page_subtitle":null,"_in_page_subtitle":null,"image":null,"_image":null,"cushioning_type":"balanced","_cushioning_type":"field_594357fba24e6","cushioning_amount":"Highly cushioned","_cushioning_amount":"field_5c1a16c4d4c23","sizing":"0","_sizing":"field_59435b58fd832","heel_fit":"normal","_heel_fit":"field_59435bbc45b07","midfoot_fit":"normal","_midfoot_fit":"field_59435d1684838","toebox_fit":"normal","_toebox_fit":"field_59435d1484837","flexibility":"rigid","_flexibility":"field_59435d1284836","stability":"not particularly stable","_stability":"field_5944aca41583c","midfoot_fit_copy":null,"_midfoot_fit_copy":null,"best_for":"","pe_timestamp":null,"ds_query":"+wave +\"rebellion pro 2\"","_ds_query":"field_5c1600ad01052","release_date":"","_release_date":"field_5c176d6fffe21","weight_oz":"7.6","_weight_oz":"field_5c176d34ffe1f","heel_drop_mm":"2","_heel_drop_mm":"field_5c176d57ffe20","intro_to_the_shoe":null,"_intro_to_the_shoe":null,"main_text":null,"_main_text":null,"protection":null,"_protection":null,"durability":"7","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":null,"_comfort_and_fit":null,"lugs":null,"_lugs":null,"rockplate":null,"_rockplate":null,"good_for_running":null,"_good_for_running":null,"previous_model":"40740","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":null,"_usage_these_shoes_for":null,"rrp_us":"250","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Mizuno","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.mizunousa.com\/wave-rebellion-pro","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"38","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"36","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"full","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"If you\u2019re a midfoot or forefoot striker and you have very good running form, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is for you. If you want a maximalist racer with unique transitions, you should also give it a try. \r\n","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"If you\u2019re a heavy heel striker or you have weak ankles, you should skip the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 because it requires you to run in a very specific way or else it feels awkward. \r\n","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"7","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"6","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"6","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"43506","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"7","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"7","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"7","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"7","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"6","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"10","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_44943\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1920\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMy first run was a tough 35 kilometre long run at a steady pace for the first 27 and at tempo pace for the last 8 km. My first observation was that this new version felt more stable<\/strong>. This was due to the medial side gap in the midsole being filled in. It still felt very unstable going down steep hills<\/strong> though and I had to concentrate on how I was striking the ground so that I didn\u2019t roll an ankle. \r\n\r\nFor the first 20 kilometres when my socks were dry, it felt great but as soon as my socks got drenched in sweat, my foot was slipping around inside the shoe like a wet fish. What makes things worse is that your feet sit at an angle in the shoe so your feet continuously slide forward. \r\n\r\nThe cushioning felt good but I didn\u2019t feel as much speed assistance as in other super shoes<\/strong>. This is because of the heel cutoff design and the fact that the forefoot rocker isn\u2019t as prominent or aggressive. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_44936\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1920\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI enjoy the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 most when I\u2019m doing short, fast bursts like intervals which are 3 km or shorter<\/strong>. During longer, slower efforts, I\u2019m landing too far back on the outsole and it feels like hitting a speed bump. \r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve ever run in the road and stepped directly on a speed bump, you\u2019ll know exactly what it feels like to run in the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 when you run slowly or you heel strike. \r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro\u2019s unique design with a heel cut-off encourages midfoot or forefoot striking in order to quicken transitions but it only feels natural when you\u2019re running really fast and landing on the forefoot. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the major changes in the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is that the carbon infused plate is stiffer than the original version<\/strong>. There\u2019s also no more gap in the midsole, which makes it harder to flex. These characteristics make the ride more aggressive and make it feel faster because it flexes less. \r\n\r\nAlthough the Rebellion Pro 2 looks really fast and aggressive, for me, it doesn\u2019t provide as much speed assistance as other super shoes<\/strong>. This is because the heel is off the ground and there\u2019s no springboard effect. The front of the plate is anchored by the ground but the heel is floating in the air so your foot can\u2019t load the rear of the plate and in turn, the plate can\u2019t act like a springboard to shoot you forward. \r\n\r\nThe forefoot rocker also doesn't feel as aggressive to me as other racers. I don't feel the forward-tipping sensation during toe-offs so it doesn\u2019t feel very punchy. This may be due to the fact that the plate is carbon-infused and not fully carbon so it has more flexibility than carbon plates. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_44931\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1920\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\r\nThe other major change in this update is that the decoupled groove underneath the shoe is wider, deeper and more centralised<\/strong>. The result is a ride which feels softer and more bouncy because the midsole has the ability to splay more when loaded. \r\n\r\nThe top layer of the midsole is Enerzy Lite+ while the bottom is Enerzy Lite. Both foams feel similar in density and I wouldn\u2019t describe them as being very soft and squishy. The Rebellion Pro 2 has a medium-soft ride, similar to the Adios Pro 3 and Metaspeed Sky+. \r\n\r\nThe ride is more stable in v2, especially for over pronators<\/strong>. In the previous version, there was the gap in the midsole but in this version, the gap has been filled so there\u2019s more support on the medial side of the shoe. \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s still however one of the most unstable racers I\u2019ve tested due to the outsole being about a quarter shorter than most running shoes so less of your foot is in contact with the ground. I even find the Adidas Prime X 2<\/a> more stable than the Wave Rebellion Pro 2. \r\n\r\nThe longest run I did in the Rebellion Pro 2 was 35 km but I wouldn\u2019t do another long run in it because you really need to concentrate on your foot strike and it\u2019s also very demanding on your ankles\/calves as your heels never touch the ground. \r\n\r\nThe Wave Rebellion Pro\u2019s G3 rubber on its outsole is one of the best I\u2019ve ever experienced when it comes to traction<\/strong>. The small teeth bite into the ground and the traction is unaffected by rain. Durability is also improved and the outer heel section isn\u2019t showing as much wear as the original version did after 80 kilometres. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"Wave Rebellion Pro 2","cons":[{"cons_line":"Still very unstable"},{"cons_line":"Not as propulsive as other super shoes"},{"cons_line":"Loose heel and no ability to do heel lock lacing"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"Improved fit"},{"pro_line":"More stability"},{"pro_line":"Unique, fun ride"},{"pro_line":"Amazing traction"},{"pro_line":"Weight reduction"}],"vote":"7","weight_oz":"7.6","heel_drop_mm":"2","heel_mm":"38","toe_mm":"36","purchased_from_name":"Mizuno","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.mizunousa.com\/wave-rebellion-pro","comfort":"6","build_quality":"7","upper_rate":"7","sole_unit_rate":"7","landing":"7","transition":"7","toe_off":"6","traction":"10","durability":"7","value_price":"6","who_is_it_for":"If you\u2019re a midfoot or forefoot striker and you have very good running form, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is for you. If you want a maximalist racer with unique transitions, you should also give it a try. \r\n","verdict":"The Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is a unique racer designed to quicken transitions by forcing you to midfoot\/forefoot strike. It\u2019s not a top-tier racer because it doesn\u2019t have the springboard snap due to its heel cutoff, so it doesn't feel as fast. For most runners, it\u2019s only suitable for short-distance races and workouts due to its instability and the ankle strength that you need when you use it. Version 2 has a better fitting upper, a stiffer midsole and a softer, more bouncy ride. \r\n\r\n","who_should_buy_it":"

If you\u2019re a midfoot or forefoot striker and you have very good running form, the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 is for you. If you want a maximalist racer with unique transitions, you should also give it a try. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If you\u2019re a heavy heel striker or you have weak ankles, you should skip the Wave Rebellion Pro 2 because it requires you to run in a very specific way or else it feels awkward. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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