Japanese lightweight shoes: Asics PrestigeLyte AC and Mizuno Wave Exceed

[tuan0290]

Hi,

I just look up on the internet sites of two famous Japanese running shoes manufacturers: Asics and Mizuno, and I found they are currently carrying two mid-priced lightweight shoes in the JP market: PrestigeLyte AC and Wave Exceed.

http://products.mizuno.jp/c/item/6KA25209/015006007

http://www.asics.co.jp/products/tenn...tail/~TLL699&A

Have anyone tried or owned one of two pairs? What are your opinions?

P/S: I am currently owning Asics and Mizuno running shoes, and I think their shoes are better than those of Nike or Adidas. I hope the running elements will transform to the tennis shoes.

[Rozroz]

the Mizuno look very nice. but them and Asics are pretty expensive usually. i'de say buy the Mizuno. look solid.
still, either they're new or just not available outside Japan
they don't have them globally.

* here they say they are made for clay court.. this is too confusing:
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/s.../item/1331566/

[SoCalJay]

I haven't personally tried either shoe but they seem overpriced. The Asics GR4 shoes that many pros wear (and that many users here are in love with) are $119.95 here at TW but the model you linked is the equivalent of $161.43.

[tuan0290]

If you look at the JP version of ASIC GR4, it is equivalent of $US 186. The yen appreciation to US Dollar is the main reason why JP's products are so expensive these days, but I think these prices are normal in JP.

I hope Mizuno brings the tennis shoes lines to the US, and prices them similar with Asics USA. I would be the first buyer .

Originally Posted by SoCalJay

I haven't personally tried either shoe but they seem overpriced. The Asics GR4 shoes that many pros wear (and that many users here are in love with) are $119.95 here at TW but the model you linked is the equivalent of $161.43.

[stringertom]

Originally Posted by tuan0290

Hi,

I just look up on the internet sites of two famous Japanese running shoes manufacturers: Asics and Mizuno, and I found they are currently carrying two mid-priced lightweight shoes in the JP market: PrestigeLyte AC and Wave Exceed.

http://products.mizuno.jp/c/item/6KA25209/015006007

http://www.asics.co.jp/products/tenn...tail/~TLL699&A

Have anyone tried or owned one of two pairs? What are your opinions?

P/S: I am currently owning Asics and Mizuno running shoes, and I think their shoes are better than those of Nike or Adidas. I hope the running elements will transform to the tennis shoes.

I agree that Mizuno makes a superior running shoe than the big boys...I'm still in a pair of Wave Creation 11's...the WC13 is their current version.

Remember though, tennis needs more lateral support because of change of direction, stopping, starting etc. An ultra-lightweight shoe often sacrifices some stability and support. The best compromise I have found are the Yonex 30.. Series. I started with the 306's and wear nothing but their shoes since. Try a pair of the 308's (current model) while you wait to see if Mizuno crosses the Pacific with tennis models.

[SoCalJay]

Originally Posted by tuan0290

If you look at the JP version of ASIC GR4, it is equivalent of $US 186. The yen appreciation to US Dollar is the main reason why JP's products are so expensive these days, but I think these prices are normal in JP.

I hope Mizuno brings the tennis shoes lines to the US, and prices them similar with Asics USA. I would be the first buyer .

Ah, gotcha. Well I wish you luck in your shoe search!

P.S. If the prices are that high, you may want to check out the 'bay and find a seller who ships worldwide.

[boinz]

a number of years back I was playing with a pair of Mizunos... I remember they are really low to the ground and the sole were extremely durable. I played 1-2 times a week back then and the shoes lasted 2 years at least!
They arent the nicest looking nor the most comfortable (comparing to my Asics Challenger8 now) but really cheap and durable.

[tuan0290]

Originally Posted by SoCalJay

Ah, gotcha. Well I wish you luck in your shoe search!

P.S. If the prices are that high, you may want to check out the 'bay and find a seller who ships worldwide.

Gotcha, I checked a website called shuttle-house.com. It was originally a badminton racquet seller in Japan, but now it expands to tennis lines. It discounts 30% for new customers. You may want to check it out too: http://shuttle-house.com/en/index.html#category

I have an Asics Game 3, and I feel it is extremely comfortable. That is reason why I have a new stereotype for Japanese shoes.

[tuan0290]

Originally Posted by boinz

a number of years back I was playing with a pair of Mizunos... I remember they are really low to the ground and the sole were extremely durable. I played 1-2 times a week back then and the shoes lasted 2 years at least!
They arent the nicest looking nor the most comfortable (comparing to my Asics Challenger8 now) but really cheap and durable.

Hi man, would you mind posting the pictures of the shoes if you still keep it?

Thanks a lot

[boinz]

Unfortunately I don't have them anymore

Tried to google for pics when I first posted but nothing on the web either. It's basically white with some dark blue and a dash of red, kinda like the Nike Air Oscilate ( but more blue )
The uppers are synthetic leather.

[ValCrew]

Originally Posted by tuan0290

Hi man, would you mind posting the pictures of the shoes if you still keep it?

Thanks a lot

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/s...item/10000065/
look at this!

[martini1]

JP shoes are expensive. Unless you have to have them, otherwise I would stick with the Gel Res.