Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho review

We gladly recommend the Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho to players looking for the following:

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• a speed-oriented tennis shoe that doesn't skimp on stability

We only found a couple of mishaps in the Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho which may not even be considered deal-breakers by most players.

But if you have issues with the following downsides, we recommend the Mizuno Løpesko Wave Equate 4 or the NB 996 v5 instead:

• you are a really aggressive slider and want extra reinforcement on the medial side
• you tie a runner's knot frequently or have to tie laces really hard (the tongue is too short and thin to buffer the lace pressure)

The Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho features two foams stacked one upon another in the heel section of the midsole.

Combined with the outsole and the insole, they make up 30.2 mm of heel stack height. It's not much thicker than the average but enough to offer plenty of impact protection.

Mizuno talla 42 Enforce Tour.

Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 5 azul preto vermelho mulher.

We experienced a fine balance of court feel and cushioning when standing on our toes and doing split steps.  

The difference in stack heights (aka drop) in this Mizuno shoe comes in at 10.7 mm.

It means that the heel is moderately elevated above the toes but not too much to cause toe jamming.

Wave Ultima de Mizuno.

The brand claims that it is their lightest and most responsive foam yet and we can subscribe to that! The shoe did feel very bouncy and offered plenty of energy return. 

However, don't expect it to be a soft foam. Pressing our durometer against it returned 30.9 HA. This is slightly firmer than average.

But in the case of the Exceed Tour, firm by no means implies dead! As we said, the shoe's responsiveness makes it quite fun to play in.

To enhance impact protection in the heel, Mizuno added a different type of foam called the PoWnCe. It is supposed to be a more resilient cushioning unit than the Enerzy.

Based on our durometer measurements, the PoWnCe is not much different when it comes to firmness. The durometer reading is exactly the same (31.0 HA).

Mizuno kept the insole on the thin side for the Exceed Tour 6. We assume that's because they didn't want to take away from the shoe's grounded underfoot experience.

It does, however, offer enough padding to buffer the foot from the firm midsole.

The Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho offered a pretty accommodating fit during the playtest and our lab tests confirmed it. Having poured a gel mold of the shoe's toebox, we were able to precisely measure its internal dimensions.

In the widest part of the shoe's toebox, our caliper showed a standard reading of 92.8 mm. It is on par with the other D medium width tennis shoes we tested.

We also found that the shoe's taper angle is not very aggressive and it is even slightly wider than average near the big toe. Our caliper showed 71.0 mm of width in this toebox area.

The Exceed Tour 6 also provides ample vertical space with a slightly above-average toebox height of 25.4 mm.

The Dyna-Eyelet Wrap is Mizuno's approach to a supportive and secure fit that keeps the foot in place during the most dynamic movements.

Once we cinched down the laces, we could feel the PU panels tighten up on both Chaqueta to wrap our feet.

The shoe also comes with an extra eyelet at the top to allow for a runner's knot. Unfortunately, we found it hard to make use of it because the tongue is very short and thins out towards the end.

This causes pressure and lace bites on top of the foot. 

The Men's Mizuno 9-Dominant 2 Low Metal Baseball a stellar example of a lightweight shoe that doesn't compromise stability. We felt very well supported on forceful lateral cuts and crossover steps.

The shoe features an extra stiff Wave plate to provide stability. But at the same time, it also has a D-Flex Groove running through the midsole to let the shoe bend freely with the foot. That's a rare combination in tennis shoes these days.

Ankle rolls are out of the question in the Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho. The Wave shank makes this tennis shoe exceptionally rigid in the midfoot which makes it hard to twist and prevents the foot from rolling over the edge.

Manually assessing its torsional stiffness on a 1-5 scale, we rated this Mizuno shoe with a solid 4 out of 5!

A supportive heel counter is just as important if you want to feel completely stable in a tennis shoe.

It won't let the heel and ankle shift inside the shoe as you make forceful multi-directional movements across the court.

The Mizuno Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho nails our push-and-squeeze test with its extra-stiff and structured heel counter. This is what a perfect 5 looks like on a 1-5 stiffness scale!

We were surprised by the level of stability offered in this Mizuno tennis shoe because it doesn't have a very wide platform.

Measuring the widest part of its midsole in the forefoot, our caliper showed a modest 106.3 mm. It is narrower than average but not too narrow to compromise stability.

Just like the forefoot, the shoe's heel is not very wide either. It showed only 83.7 mm in the widest area. This is one of the narrowest tennis shoe heel measurements in our lab.

We already mentioned the D-Flex Groove that runs through the shoe's midsole.

On the court, we were amazed at how well it allowed the Exceed Tour 6 to bend along with our feet during turns and pivots.

Measuring its flexibility in our lab, we found that this Mizuno shoe only needs 22.3N of force to be bent to a 90-degree angle!

We don't see that level of flexibility very often. Most tennis shoes need up to 35% more force to do the same.

Mizuno Wave Universe.

The shoe was barely noticeable on our feet, allowing us to move around freely and easily.

Weighing it in a men's US size 9, we got 11.7 oz (332.0g) which is true to the official specs and is about an ounce lighter than the average tennis shoe.

Looking at the shoe's solid polyurethane (PU) upper, we didn't expect it to be highly breathable.

And just like that, our smoke-pumping test proved the shoe's lack of ventilation showing how little smoke passed through its upper.

Even when we hovered the shoe's half-cut upper over a bright light, it didn't reveal any hidden ventilation holes.

The shoe's PU coverage may have numerous gaps in it, but we found that there is a thickly woven mesh beneath it that doesn't allow much airflow.

All things considered, we couldn't give the Exceed Tour 6 a breathability score higher than 2 out of 5.

We were amazed at this Mizuno shoe's ability to resist abrasion! With a 3D-Solid technology covering its entire upper, this shoe is ready for some aggressive court action.

To test the limits of the Exceed Tour 6, we applied a Dremel with a sandpaper tip to the center of its toebox. After drilling the material for 12 seconds at 5K RPM speed and 3.2N pressure, we saw just a minor scratch on the PU coverage!

The tool didn't even burn through the topmost layer!

The comparison photo above clearly shows why the Mizuno shoe scored 4 out of 5 for toebox durability.

The Exceed Tour 6 doesn't have a very pronounced toe drag guard like other shoes (the Mizuno Løpesko Wave Equate 4 for example) but the 3D-Solid technology and raised rubber outsole offer a pretty good level of protection. 

Another shoe area that's prone to premature wear due to constant friction is the inner lining of the heel counter.

We held the Dremel against the Exceed Tour 6's heel padding for 4 seconds and the damage was barely even visible! We applaud the brand's choice of fabric for the inner lining.

On a 1-5 scale, we rated the shoe's heel padding durability with the highest possible score of 5. Great job, Mizuno!

The Exceed Tour 6 uses a proprietary DuRubber compound for the shoe's outsole.

Measuring its hardness with a durometer, we got a reading of 87.6 HC which is firmer than 72% of tennis shoe outsoles.

This is usually a positive sign of durability.

To mimic the abrasion caused by slashes and slides on the court, we set the Dremel to 10K RPM speed and held it against the shoe's outsole for 22 seconds.

The rubber stood up to the challenge quite well but not better than the average tennis shoe. The tool left a 1.1 mm dent in the outsole.

Our only point of concern is how thin the shoe's outsole is compared to the average. With a caliper measurement of 3.1 mm, we found it to be a whole millimeter thinner than average.

Good thing that the Exceed Tour 6 is backed by a 6-month outsole guarantee.

But if you want a lightweight shoe with a much more promising outsole potential, we recommend looking into the Mizuno Løpesko Wave Equate 4.

From our experience, the shoe's DuRubber and razor-blade tread pattern provide lots of grip for stopping on a dime, bouncing back from a shot, and feeling stable when cornering.

Mizuno Aero 2.5Шорты.

Its sliding potential is only revealed after hours of breaking in or when the player applies a lot of force.

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At first, we were bummed by the lack of gussets on the shoe's tongue.

But as we playtested the Tour 6, we realized that it's not really necessary given the shoe's lacing system. 

The Ténis Mizuno Wave Daichi 4 GORE-TEX preto cinzento castanho features an extended heel collar instead of pull tabs or finger loops. We found it easy to grab and hold on to when putting the shoe on.

The shoe's stock insole is easily removable. You can replace it with a custom orthotic if necessary.