Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3 Review: 3 Comparisons

Mizuno Wave Revolt Flash 3 ($180)

Execs:

Light-weight cushioning provides loads of rebound – Jen, Courtney

Tremendous enjoyable to run exercises in – Courtney

Extra approachable geometry in comparison with Mizuno’s racing shoe-Courtney 

Cons:

Runs very small – half to full measurement – Jen, Courtney (I famous it stretched out after some put on however there was preliminary toe irritation and runs about ½ measurement too small in size)

Midsole design is odd – plenty of help extending on the  lateral aspect of foot however virtually none medially, virtually forcing overpronation – Jen, Courtney

Laces are slightly quick and I had hassle tying with rear eyelet lace lock. -Courtney

Ungusseted tongue can get folded over at midfoot – Courtney

Not heel secure. Some ankle soreness after exercise – Courtney

Stats

Spec Weight: males’s  8.6 oz / g US9 girls’s  7.7 oz / g

  Pattern Weights: 

     girls’s 7.8 oz / 221g US W9

Stack Peak:   

V3 37.5mm heel / 34.5mm forefoot

V2 35mm heel  / 34 mm forefoot

Platform Width v3: 80mm heel /  70mm midfoot  / 115mm forefoot US W9

Obtainable early October 2025. $180

First Impressions, Match and Higher

Courtney: The Wave Revolt Flash 3 takes inspiration from Mizuno’s high tier race shoe the Wave Revolt Professional 3  superb tuning it for coaching. The geometry is actually not as excessive as its racing counterpart, however it’s actually a daring and revolutionary geometry. 

The fashion and colorway are tastefully designed with an ombre gray to white mesh with a contrasting coral brand overlay.

The higher of the WR Flash 3 is a breathable, single layer engineered mesh with a comfortable, race-like match. There are some consolation options such because the flippantly padded and extra structured heel counter, however principally Mizuno has chosen to go gentle on the higher and it pays off in weight whereas nonetheless sustaining the excessive stack. 

On the tongue, we’ve got a non-gusseted suede-like materials that turns into a big gauge perforated mesh additional towards the toes. It is extremely breathable and versatile on the foot. I did discover some folding over with my narrower foot as I first pulled it on on the base of the tongue which wasn’t the simplest to regulate with non-flexible higher and slim match of the shoe general. 

The laces sit effectively on high and have good grip however I discovered them too quick for a race eyelet match.

Undetectable from the outside, the Flash options strip underlays at heel and medial midfoot that reach to the toe bumper for additional help. 

The match is comfortable lengthwise and I’d choose to go up a 1/2 measurement sooner or later, my take a look at pair being my traditional US W8. Sadly, my massive toe paid the value of the too-short size with a blister on the tip of my toe the place the insole meets the higher. 

Midsole & Platform

Courtney: It’s clear the second you step into this shoe it’s meant to go quick. No sinking in on the heel and wasted vitality right here.

Although not as excessive because the racing Wave Revolt Professional, the “official” 37.5mm / 34.5mm stack measured in response to World Athletics customary at 12% of the shoe size in from the heel appears impressively excessive. A lot so, that I felt it essential to take my very own measurement. On the thickest a part of the heel the shoe measured 45mm. Mizuno’s measurement is taken on the rear of the platform in that pronounced bevel proven under and the place I acquired an analogous 37.5mm measurement. Mizuno’s reasoning for the Easy Pace Help expertise and this excessive beveled heel is to encourage midfoot landings and explosive toe offs. 

The liveliness of the nitrogen infused supercritical TPEE Enerzy XP high layer of the midsole is felt, even upon step in, and its response on the run is in contrast to some other shoe I’ve examined lately. The XP TPEE foam is an improve from v2’s castor oil based mostly PEBA/EVA infused foam, 

The presence of the EVA layer sitting under the winged glass fiber plate helps give some stability to the shoe. 

That being stated, it isn’t probably the most secure experience, an analogous draw back as for the WR Professional. I used to be actually curious to see if the Flash 3 would carry out not just for pace runs but in addition how sensible it was for different paces.

The winged plate beginning on the heel is about 3/4 size and permits the forefoot to flex on the ball of the foot. This helps the shoe really feel extra pure and contributes to an environment friendly toe off.

The froth combo supplies a brilliant compliant and responsive experience. As the highest layer the Mizuno ENERZY XP foam is an especially mushy and responsive TPEE foam, whereas the  ENERZY NXT sits under the glass fiber Wave Plate and is stabilizing. 

The experience is mushy and tremendous bouncy and took a while to regulate to. For instance, I felt extra stress in my quads and knees whereas my calves felt much less taxed, and that’s what Mizuno spec says ought to happen however.. That is undoubtedly one thing to notice in case you expertise knee ache. 

There may be apparent lack of help on the midfoot with an excessive inward curvature on the medial arch with the ankle simply collapsing inwards. 

Although that is much less noticeable at quicker paces, it’s not best throughout slower and restoration runs and when the physique tires and type deteriorates.

Outsole

Courtney:  The blown rubber outsole compound is designed to ship a extra sturdy shoe meant to face up to coaching efforts and perhaps just a few extra miles. 

The outsole on the heel has outward going through  grooves that grip effectively whereas the midfoot and forefoot outsole sample is made up of flattened ridges. 

The central heel lower out begins fairly far again on the Flash 3. This, mixed with the curved forefoot, make for extra environment friendly transitions and reduces shoe weight. 

The outsole has been grippy on a number of surfaces together with uneven gravel roads. As a result of stability points and  my presently susceptible ankle, I choose this shoe on pavement.

Experience, Conclusions and Suggestions

Courtney: The Mizuno Wave Revolt Flash 3 is a wild experience with simply sufficient restraint to make it an accessible coach for non racing days. For these utilizing the Wave Revolt Professional 3, the Flash 3 is a safer and extra sensible approach to observe operating within the distinctive geometry of those sneakers. 

The froth is explosive however there are just a few drawbacks. As I’m presently  coming into excessive mileage weeks of marathon coaching with depth, I struggled with the shortage of help on the midfoot, particularly the higher not offering sufficient help. I discover the aggressive push to the entrance jarring. 

I didn’t run within the Professional model, however this much less excessive model nonetheless has loads to supply and should even be a contender for racing as much as ½ marathon distance for these with superb foot energy.

Courtney’s Total Rating: 8.45 / 10 

Experience (50%): 9 responsive and really enjoyable to run

Match (30%): 7 runs ½ measurement too quick and lacks sufficient help by the medial aspect

Worth (15%): 9 Good worth for high tier foam

Type (5%):10 good colours and shaping

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3 Comparisons

Brooks Hyperion Max 3 (RTR Evaluate)

Courtney: The Hyperion Max is a excessive stack mixture foam coach with a nylon plate. Comparable in principle and specs to the Flash 3, however these two sneakers are literally fairly totally different. For me Brooks works effectively as a straightforward efforts shoe. The higher is a bit overdone and provides to the heavy really feel of the shoe. The Flash 3 is healthier fitted to quicker paced exercises and the foams and plate are extra superior and propulsive.

Saucony Endorphin Pace (RTR Evaluate)

Courtney: The Endorphin Pace 5 and the Flash 3 are each pace trainers. The Endorphin Pace is a bit more versatile, appropriate for slower paces along with hitting your intervals. I typically take my Pace 5’s out throughout my restoration runs if I simply want a lighter extra responsive shoe. The Pace 5s additionally provide first rate medial help with a large platform that gives a easy experience it doesn’t matter what my touchdown sample is . The Flash 3’s wildly propulsive foam and plate combo make it a shoe I’ll reserve for shorter exercises. 

Adizero Boston 13 (RTR Evaluate)

Courtney: The Boston is decrease stack  than the Mizuno Flash 3. The extra Lightstrike Professional added to V13 provides it edge whereas nonetheless sustaining a grounded really feel underfoot. Just like the Flash 3, the Boston runs higher at quicker paces however general the Boston is extra tolerable at sluggish paces. 

The Flash 3 actually works finest up in your toes with much less help on the midfoot and rear of the shoe. The Boston is a extra pure feeling and easy rolling shoe even with its fairly responsive Lightstrike Professional and Power Rods. The geometry of the Flash with its aggressive heel cutout makes transitions extra mechanical and fewer managed. 

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Tester Profiles

Courtney Kelly, age 37 is a school lacrosse participant turned avid runner. She lives in Manchester, MA along with her husband and two daughters ages 4 and eight. Courtney signed up for her first 1/2 marathon the morning of the race in 2022, profitable second place in a time of 1:26. She determined to take operating a bit extra significantly, becoming a member of Depraved Working Membership and attempting some coaching plans. She ran her first marathon this fall in 3:04:27. As well as, she holds a half marathon PR of 1:25, a 5 mile PR 30:17, and a 5k PR of 18:20. She appears to be like ahead to getting some extra energy and pace below her belt this subsequent season, earlier than taking a crack on the marathon once more. She is 5’4”, 110 lbs.Off the roads, Courtney is a painter and loving mom to her ladies.

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