Mizuno
Hyperwarp Racer
A more forgiving carbon racer aimed at three- to four-hour marathoners, replacing the Hyperwarp Pro. It uses a deliberately softer-flexing full-length carbon plate.
What's new: Replaces the Hyperwarp Pro’s carbon-infused nylon plate with a full-length, less rigid carbon plate, uses Enerzy XP+ around an Enerzy NXT+ core, and drops to a 3 mm offset.
Previous version: Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro · Compare old vs new
About the Hyperwarp Racer
Mizuno's Hyperwarp Racer is the entry point to its carbon racing family, aimed at everyday runners, including those targeting a three- to four-hour marathon and runners trying a carbon plate for the first time. It replaces the Hyperwarp Pro and sits below the Hyperwarp Elite 2 and the lighter Hyperwarp Pure 2.
Where the Hyperwarp Pro used a carbon-infused nylon Wave plate, the Racer moves to a full-length carbon plate with deliberately reduced stiffness compared with the higher-end models, which Mizuno says makes it easier to adapt to. The midsole wraps a soft outer layer of Enerzy XP+ around a denser Enerzy NXT+ core, and the outsole uses X10 rubber, thicker than the G3 compound on the Pure 2 and Elite 2. The heel stack is 37 mm with a 3 mm drop. Mizuno's stated aim is to bring carbon-plated shoes to more runners.
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The numbers
- Race day
- Type
- 200 g
- Weight
- 37 mm
- Heel stack
- 3 mm
- Drop
- Carbon plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. New model: figures are early and get re-checked every month.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
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In short
A sensible pick if you're a three- to four-hour marathoner who wants a more forgiving carbon racer. Its softer-flexing plate is designed to be friendlier than stiff race shoes, so it suits steadier race paces.
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