Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay tennis shoe tested

Fit: 9

Stability: 8 Damping: 8 Grip: 9 Durability: 8 Agility and speed: 9

It is with great pleasure that I write my first review of tennis shoes. I personally play on the Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour Clay. The idea that I can once again test a Japanese piece of quality creates high expectations. Apart from the fact that as a tennis player I have long been convinced of the expertise of Japanese manufacturers (I play with the Yonex EZONE DR 98 myself), I am still very curious to see how this relative newcomer in the field of tennis footwear will perform compared to the established order.

There is a lot to be said about shoes, but the fact remains that everyone has different feet and shoes always remain tailor-made. My feet fall into the category of quite narrow with a high instep. When putting on the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay, you immediately notice how soft they are. It's like putting on a pair of very well-fitting slippers with air-filled soles. Very comfortable. It is also very striking that the tongue of the shoe falls nicely over your foot and does not cause any irritating pressure points. The tongue is also not so paper thin but well padded, just like the edges of the opening of the shoe. The edges give an extra cushiony feel and extend beyond the first two eyelets. From there, the shoe transitions into a thinner type of breathable material.

The Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay fits very comfortably around your ankles. The shoe is very light and very agile and fast due to the good fit. I tested the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay on gravel but also on artificial grass. What is striking is that this shoe has deep herringbone soles compared to other clay shoes. Not so friendly to soft clay courts, but the sole does provide excellent grip. After two hours of heavy sweating, the shoes also appear to ventilate well. I always get sweaty feet, but certainly not worse in these Mizunos compared to my Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour. To be honest, I think the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 is more comfortable than my own Nike's. Especially when I tested them on artificial grass. I needed some for the competition. Their number 1 already chased me into all corners of the track. This turned out to be no different while playing, but with the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 I seemed to be able to get every ball from every corner. Amazing grip and pushing force, which made me feel like I was always just a little bit faster than normal and always stayed in the rally. After the race I was complimented on my running ability. And that is sometimes different. I largely attribute this to the speed and agility of the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2.

The laces also tie well and stay in place. Nothing is more annoying than having your laces come loose every time. All in all, a remarkably enjoyable experience! And as far as I'm concerned, Mizuno has succeeded in producing a world-class clay shoe that also performs very well on artificial grass. I am once again charmed by the Japanese ingenuity and the quality they are able to demonstrate. Furthermore, the bright yellow / blue Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay fits great with my yellow / black Japanese bat, the Yonex EZONE DR 98!

You can also find this Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 2 Clay in our webshop ! This shoe falls in line with the ASICS Gel Solution Speed ​​3 , but is slightly wider and is therefore also suitable for players with a slightly higher instep.