Mizuno's New Hyperwarp Super Shoes are Insane. Their Design Secrets, Discussed.

With 2026 right around the corner, we've got a series of conversations with running brand to take a deep dive on the shoes they've got coming up next year. Andrea is joined by Mizuno's Shunsuke Aoi, Global Product Line Manager to take a look at their brand new Hyperwarp line of racing shoes (Pure, Pro, and Elite). They also discuss what we can expect to see in the updates to the fan-favorite Neo Zen and Neo Vista models. Read our Hyperwarp Pure review here, and keep an eye out for reviews of the Elite & Pro models: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/12/mizuno-hyperwarp-pure-review-2026.html Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - An overview of Mizuno's new racing line 6:42 - The development of the Hyperwarp line 8:32 - Hyperwarp Pure 11:26 - Hyperwarp Elite 16:20 - Plate design 23:20 - Hyperwarp Pro 29:06 - The future of the Rebellion line 30:42 - What's next for the Neo line 38:28 - The future of the Wave Rider 41:16 - What 2026 holds for Mizuno 45:36 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com