Mizuno · Cushioning
Wave Claw 3
Mizuno's cushioning-led badminton shoe, with a nitrogen-infused Enerzy NXT midsole and a soft foam Wave in place of the old plastic plate, at a light 305 g. It feels springy and kind to the knees; the softer Wave means less torsional stiffness than a carbon-plated Victor or Li-Ning.
CushioningStandardIntermediateMaximum cushioningLightweight
Specifications
- Category
- Cushioning
- Fit
- Standard
- Weight
- 305 g (brand figure; size not stated)
- Cushioning
- Mizuno Enerzy NXT nitrogen-infused midsole over EVA, Foam Wave, Enerzy Core forefoot
- Outsole
- XG Rubber with D-Flex Groove
- Upper
- Dyna-Eyelet Wrap upper
- Stability
- Flat sole with forefoot outrigger, Dual-hardness EVA, Protruding heel for lunges
- Sizes
- 35–46
- Colourways
- Not published
- Released
- Not published
Specs from the brand's product page. Source ↗
Who it suits
Good for
- Maximum cushioning
- Lightweight
- Intermediate players
Check first
- No wide version: if your little toe presses the upper in a lunge, look at a wide-fit model.
- Soft shoes sit taller and feel slower to turn than a low-profile stability shoe.