Mizuno

Hitogami 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.9 oz
Release
2017 Q3
Drop Height
9mm

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Above average (88/100)

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Overall

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Comfort

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Durability

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Appearance

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M
7.9 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
21/12mm
40/35mm
Drop
9mm
9mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$100 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (80%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (83%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (95%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Mizuno Hitogami - Stiff!!!

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018

4/5

Overall

Really nice racing flat. Nice firmness to it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5