text: I have 2 pairs of Mizuno Wave Ascend 8s.. the most comfortable shoe I've worn in years for street, trail, work, straight out of the box. Of course, these were discontinued and I tried the Paradox. Torture, the footbed/insole cross section is nowhere near my sole shape. The overall size is fine. With every shoe manufacturer changing models and insoles like diapers, I'm more comfortable barefoot. I gave up on Asics after 20 years, now I can give up on Mizuno.