Wave Technology: Mizuno's Special MidsolesCleats-Info finds Mizuno's Wave Technology very interesting. Mizuno is stating that "traditional or standard" midsoles are designed as a flat piece of material. Mizuno is stating that these "standard" midsoles do NOT absorb and disperse impact (from running, jumping, moving, etc...). Therefore, Mizuno has patented and designed what it is calling "Wave Technology". With "Wave Technology" Midsoles, the midsoles are designed and manufactured in a type of "wave" style. Mizuno's claim is that the "Wave" Midsole therefore absorbs and disperses impact much better than a "flat" midsole. Here is a picture of a "flat" midsole cleat... 
And here is an example of the "Wave Technology" Midsole... 
The important learning point... is that the midsoles on both of the above cleats is the white material in-between the
insole
and the
outsole.
Once you understand this, it is easy to see the difference between the midsole of the Nikes and the midsole of the Mizunos.Let's look at what Mizuno is stating... "Conventional midsoles use flat materials which allow deep penetration at the point of impact. The Mizuno WaveŽ disperses impact forces uniformly over the length and width of the midsole, providing unrivaled cushioning. The Mizuno WaveŽ is a biomechanically engineered midsole technology that resists overpronation, thus relieving stress on ankle and knee joints. Mizuno's unique WaveŽ Technology minimizes excessive midsole collapse as the foot lands and rolls medially providing superior motion control." Mizuno has patented six different types of waves: parellel, fan, double, composite, skeleton and zigzag wave. Cleats-Info definitely sees this Wave Technology as a unique feature. To date, we can not confirm or deny any of the claims made by Mizuno. We also have some general questions like... 1) What if you are an underpronator / supinator? 2) Is it natural and beneficial to distribute impact? For a more detailed discussion of Mizuno waves
click here.
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