Mizuno Wave Musha 2 — ($80)
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Jun. 28, 2010
- Updated Jun. 29, 2010 at 2:10 PM UTC
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The Musha 2, like its predecessor, is a unique pairing of weightlessness with support, underfoot protection and cushioning—a mix that serves up a rather stable racing flat. We recommend it for racing half or full marathons, even for runners needing moderate motion control, although we suggest wearing socks because the upper overlays could lead to blisters. The upper has the snug fit of a racing shoe and was awarded props for being light and flexible, while the midsole technologies make it more forgiving than a standard flat. mizunousa.com/running
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Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.