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Mizuno MXR

For men 35+: fit and comfort.

MizunoRunner shape

Mizuno MXR
Reviews

2 of 2 reviews recommend it.

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size
  • Width: Narrow and wide: reports differ
  • Arch: Discomfort reported

Where can you wear it?

  • All day on your feet: uncomfortable
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for walking

$150Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, grey, purple

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Do Mizuno MXR run big?

Length

  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Under the arch

    MXR

    • Discomfort reported.

  2. Width

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Are Mizuno MXR comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All dayUncomfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
black / grey
Upper colours
black / grey / purple

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

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About our research

Based on 6 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Mizuno MXR vs Lems Primal

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Lems Primal
Lems PrimalSee this model
What mattersMizuno MXRLems Primal
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • Some reports disagree: small.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.

Primal 2

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Primal 3

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Primal 2

  • Feels light.

Primal 3

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$150 (price at the maker's store)$125–$130 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno MXR vs Lems Primal Zen

Also used for walking. Compare all day on your feet.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Lems Primal Zen
Lems Primal ZenSee this model
What mattersMizuno MXRLems Primal Zen
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$150 (price at the maker's store)$130–$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno MXR vs Nike Air Max 95

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Nike Air Max 95
Nike Air Max 95See this model
What mattersMizuno MXRNike Air Max 95
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (price at the maker's store)$190 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Mizuno MXR vs Nike Air Max Plus

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Nike Air Max Plus
Nike Air Max PlusSee this model
What mattersMizuno MXRNike Air Max Plus
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • wide feetRuns small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • wide feetReports differ: snug or roomy.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$150 (price at the maker's store)$190 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Mizuno MXR vs Xero Shoes Prio

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Xero Shoes Prio
Xero Shoes PrioSee this model
What mattersMizuno MXRXero Shoes Prio
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • without socksTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$150 (price at the maker's store)$119.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Mizuno MXR vs Allbirds Tree Runner Go

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXR
Allbirds Tree Runner Go
Allbirds Tree Runner GoSee this model
What mattersMizuno MXRAllbirds Tree Runner Go
Length
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
  • without socksFeels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research