Just got the 20s. Loved the 19s and ran them into the ground around 400 miles. The 20s have a larger toe box and a little more rigidity in the arch support. It’s not a soft shoe, but really well composed and versatile -
I love the 19! I have 2 pairs on the go (1 nearing life’s end) and 2 more that I’ve bought on sale, for later. I will probably only update to the 20 when all my 19s are in the bin and the 21 is released.
I don't think so. The inspire used different heel materials and a plate to provide stability...been a while for me, but pretty sure they're staying away from posts.
Man these things sit in our stockroom forever. Good shoes, built like tanks but no one cares about Mizuno anymore. Surprised our store got the 20. The asics gt-2000, brooks adrenaline, Kayano 30, even the Arahi 6 fly off the shelves. Mizunos collect dust
I went to try them on in the store today, and I can only confirm everything you said! Because I found them narrow on the forefoot, rigid, and with very little cushioning . Taking the Brooks Adrenaline 20 GTS ! Which were clearly superior, from every point of view. And if the Enerzy foam is really what I tried with these Inspire 20, I really think that this time Mizuno has made a big hole in the water !!!!! In addition to being very ugly on an aesthetic level.
Wide found these really narrow and low volume for pretty much everyone fit. The 1/2 size up difference is still applicable here. So would size up or keep ur normal mizuno size
@@longobardialfonso8376in case you are used to medial post or any other non-subtle stability increasing approach, i am fairly sure you might miss something, but the wave plate is rather effective and at that subtle in providing stability. Going the other direction (i.e. rotating from inspires to some asics, years a go, i was always puzzled about the extra piece of something in the shoe that provided some support, while otherwise actually feeling undesirably soft and indifferent under the foot).
@@gioponti6359 Your considerations are well explained. The fact is that I had gotten used to the excellent understanding I had with the Inspire 17. Because they were comfortable, well cushioned, and very stable. In fact, I still have a couple of them which I am very happy to wear. This is why version 20 didn't convince me. So I tried the Brooks Glycerine GTS 20 which immediately won me over. Because the new DNA Loft V3 midsole...It really blew me away! Thanks to its ability to keep the foot stable, but with good reactivity and softness.
@@gioponti6359 Thanks for your feedback ! For the rest, I took the Brooks Glycerine GTS 20, because they are protective, stable, soft, and well cushioned! And it's a real pleasure to wear them! I love them 💗
@@TheHarryPorco I got both of them, mate! Interestingly I preffer the Asics for walking and the Mizuno for running. But if I have to take only one, it would be the Mizuno. (The Asics sometimes give me shin splints when running).
@@ramaidaugirdas thank you so much for replying me! Wow, shin splints?? This is something that I'm really avoiding and this is why, for the first time, I'm searching for a shoe made for pronation. I bought Asics GT-2000 11 a month ago, but I'm not a heavy user yet and I'm searching for a second show to support me (I wanna learn running, but I'm still walking). I found the Mizuno for $45, but I'm a little afraid cos I saw that its 12mm drop is not a knee friend... Did you feel something about it?
@@TheHarryPorco Oh mate, sorry but I must ssy that I am 20kg above my normal weight. So I just stopped to run and started only to walk and riding with the bike too because I don't wanna hurt my knees. Well, about the shin splints, I get to say that I dont hsve tested both shoes so much yet. Only about 20 or 30km each one of them and I stopped running until I lose some weight. Sorry, mate, but I cant give you a difinitive solution...
Among my favorite shoes I still have version n 17, which I always wear with great pleasure. But this new version...I didn't like it! In fact, after trying them, I was really disappointed, immediately putting them back on the store shelf.
@@erinmalette7276 I didn't like version number 20 of the Inspire because it felt too narrow on the forefoot, as well as feeling too hard, because the Enerzy foam alone, without other types of foam, and of supports, I find it poorly cushioned. But the thing that disappointed me the most was the placement of the foot in the shoe, which did not give me that sense of comfort that I felt with the 17 version.
great review!. I have two additional pairs of the version 19 that I purchased on sale so I am gonna used those before updating to new version.
Just got the 20s. Loved the 19s and ran them into the ground around 400 miles. The 20s have a larger toe box and a little more rigidity in the arch support. It’s not a soft shoe, but really well composed and versatile -
I love the 19! I have 2 pairs on the go (1 nearing life’s end) and 2 more that I’ve bought on sale, for later. I will probably only update to the 20 when all my 19s are in the bin and the 21 is released.
I have the 18 version. I really enjoy them. Don’t see a reason to upgrade.
How about their cushioning comparison ? Please thanks
So is it an actual medial post in the 19 since it appears to be more modern stability in the 20?
I don't think so. The inspire used different heel materials and a plate to provide stability...been a while for me, but pretty sure they're staying away from posts.
Man these things sit in our stockroom forever. Good shoes, built like tanks but no one cares about Mizuno anymore. Surprised our store got the 20. The asics gt-2000, brooks adrenaline, Kayano 30, even the Arahi 6 fly off the shelves. Mizunos collect dust
I went to try them on in the store today, and I can only confirm everything you said! Because I found them narrow on the forefoot, rigid, and with very little cushioning . Taking the Brooks Adrenaline 20 GTS ! Which were clearly superior, from every point of view. And if the Enerzy foam is really what I tried with these Inspire 20, I really think that this time Mizuno has made a big hole in the water !!!!! In addition to being very ugly on an aesthetic level.
Wide found these really narrow and low volume for pretty much everyone fit. The 1/2 size up difference is still applicable here. So would size up or keep ur normal mizuno size
With my usual size, I found them narrow on the forefoot, and with no feeling of support on the internal sole, and the heel fit was also bad.
@@longobardialfonso8376in case you are used to medial post or any other non-subtle stability increasing approach, i am fairly sure you might miss something, but the wave plate is rather effective and at that subtle in providing stability. Going the other direction (i.e. rotating from inspires to some asics, years a go, i was always puzzled about the extra piece of something in the shoe that provided some support, while otherwise actually feeling undesirably soft and indifferent under the foot).
@@gioponti6359 Your considerations are well explained. The fact is that I had gotten used to the excellent understanding I had with the Inspire 17. Because they were comfortable, well cushioned, and very stable. In fact, I still have a couple of them which I am very happy to wear. This is why version 20 didn't convince me. So I tried the Brooks Glycerine GTS 20 which immediately won me over. Because the new DNA Loft V3 midsole...It really blew me away! Thanks to its ability to keep the foot stable, but with good reactivity and softness.
@@gioponti6359 Thanks for your feedback ! For the rest, I took the Brooks Glycerine GTS 20, because they are protective, stable, soft, and well cushioned! And it's a real pleasure to wear them! I love them 💗
is it good for Long runs? Durable for Heel Striker? both of them?
Definitely good for both long runs and heel strikers!
I need a stability shoe. Between the Mizuno Inspire 19 and Asics GT 2000 12, which do you recomend, mate?
I'm wondering the same...
Have you decided?
@@TheHarryPorco I got both of them, mate! Interestingly I preffer the Asics for walking and the Mizuno for running. But if I have to take only one, it would be the Mizuno. (The Asics sometimes give me shin splints when running).
@@ramaidaugirdas thank you so much for replying me!
Wow, shin splints?? This is something that I'm really avoiding and this is why, for the first time, I'm searching for a shoe made for pronation.
I bought Asics GT-2000 11 a month ago, but I'm not a heavy user yet and I'm searching for a second show to support me (I wanna learn running, but I'm still walking).
I found the Mizuno for $45, but I'm a little afraid cos I saw that its 12mm drop is not a knee friend... Did you feel something about it?
@@TheHarryPorco Oh mate, sorry but I must ssy that I am 20kg above my normal weight. So I just stopped to run and started only to walk and riding with the bike too because I don't wanna hurt my knees. Well, about the shin splints, I get to say that I dont hsve tested both shoes so much yet. Only about 20 or 30km each one of them and I stopped running until I lose some weight. Sorry, mate, but I cant give you a difinitive solution...
Among my favorite shoes I still have version n 17, which I always wear with great pleasure. But this new
version...I didn't like it! In fact, after trying them, I was really disappointed, immediately putting them back on the store shelf.
What didn’t you like?
@@erinmalette7276 I didn't like version number 20 of the Inspire because it felt too narrow on the forefoot, as well as feeling too hard, because the Enerzy foam alone, without other types of foam, and of supports, I find it poorly cushioned. But the thing that disappointed me the most was the placement of the foot in the shoe, which did not give me that sense of comfort that I felt with the 17 version.
@@longobardialfonso8376thanks! I’ll look at the 19 on sale.
@@longobardialfonso8376ah, ignore my other post ;) I too run in the 17s.. going wide (E2) made an important difference to the fit for me