The Wave Enforce Tours are constructed with a light, comfortable, supportive upper that features an internal sleeve that's connected to the tongue to ensure a glove-like fit. Pair that with the cushy midsole made from Enerzy and Wave technology, and our team found sublime comfort throughout this playtest. With the widest feet on our team, Jason really enjoyed how comfortable these shoes were. He began, "The Wave Enforce Tours offer more underfoot cushioning than the Wave Exceed shoes, and luckily for me, they also have a wider fit. In fact, they felt slightly too wide for my feet, even when I was wearing my thicker TW socks. Another aspect I really liked was the lower arch support."

Based on his experience with previous Mizuno tennis shoes, Troy found the Wave Enforce Tour's comfort to be very good overall. He said, "The cushioning underneath my feet was plush and provided more comfort than most shoes on the market. I was hoping for it to be even more cushioned in the forefoot, kind of like the Nike GP Turbo, but I would still say that the midsole cushioning was better than most shoes that I have playtested recently. The upper part of these shoes was also very comfortable, and I never experienced any unwanted rubbing or pinching. Overall, these Enforce Tours contoured to my feet very well, other than being a little bit too wide in the forefoot."

The moment Mark laced up these shoes he could detect a high degree of midsole cushioning. He added, "I thought the cushioning actually improved after a few hours of play. The length of the shoes was spot on, but relative to my somewhat narrower foot type, the toe box was both slightly wide and deep for a typical D width. Arch support was just fine for my high instep, and the stock insert was slightly lower than medium. Lastly, I give very high marks for the uppers. They felt supportive, yet breathable."

With enhanced lateral stability and an outrigger to allow players to find power for explosive push-offs, the Wave Enforce Tour offered our team confidence when moving aggressively. Troy compared the Enforce Tours to other top stability shoes, saying, "These are not quite at the level of shoes like the Asics Gel Resolution 9 or adidas Barricade. However, the base of these shoes is rather wide, and that combined with a lower-to-the-court ride in the forefoot made for good lateral transitions. As for support, I found them to hold my feet in place comfortably. If I had to knock these shoes in terms of support, I'd say there was a bit of wiggle room in the forefoot. They fit slightly wide for me, and the opening was a little on the large side in the heel region. There aren't maximum levels of support, but the support and stability were good enough for my needs."

From the ground up, the Wave Enforce Tours seemed to be built for stability, according to Mark. He said, "The footprint of the midsole is a little broader than the outline of my feet, which enhanced the lateral stability and movement. I also found the upper construction to be very suportive."

Jason really had to cinch his laces up tightly to get a locked-in fit. He explained, "Once I did, I felt confident in my movement and the shoes' ability to keep my feet secured. When pushing off laterally, I could feel the shoe flex a bit more than I would've liked. I think the addition of a stiffer midfoot shank would definitely help with that. Luckily, I had no major issues here and was satisfied with the level of support and stability."

Backed by a six-month outsole durability guarantee, the Wave Enforce Tours proved to be among the most durable options our team has worn this year. Mark was more than satisfied with how his pair held up. He described, "Without affecting how the shoe bends, the DuRubber material extends up on the medial side of the shoe, near the base of the big toes and at the tip of the toes. That only further extended the lifespan of these shoes on a gritty hard court."

The outsoles held up well for Jason too. He added, "I was able to get about 12 to 15 hours of testing in, and the shoes showed minimal wear, not to mention these shoes offer a six-month durability guarantee."

Troy noted only minor wear on the outsole at the end of this playtest. He said, "I found a bit of balding in the forefoot where I put most of my pressure, but the uppers and toe region seem pretty well protected. I don't typically drag my toes or slide on the medial side of my shoes, so I had no worries there, especially since the outsole rubber was beefed up in the toe and medial regions. This Enforce Tour seems to have better durability features than the Mizuno Wave Exceed Tour 5."

Traction can be polarizing depending on a player's individual preferences, but the Wave Enforce Tours worked out well for all three of our competitors. Jason explained, "I was happy with the level of traction these shoes offered. They do have some give to them, so I was able to slide a bit out of my shots, and I could pivot with no problems."

Troy was impressed by the DuRubber outsole compound on these shoes and felt really connected to the court. He said, "It was most noticeable when I really pushed down to change directions. During the break-in, the rubber outsole was pretty sticky and grippy on the court. As I broke them in after roughly four to six hours of playing, there was a bit more give in the traction. After that initial week or so of testing, I liked how the tread wore down slightly and gave way to a nice blend of grip and give whenever I came to a stop or changed direction."

For Mark, the outsole felt and sounded a little gritty at first wear. He said, "From then on, traction was top shelf in terms of proper grip versus slip. I will also mention that the new Wave Enforce Tours are some of the better court shoes for sliding in and out of shots."

Our team liked the overall weight of the Wave Enforce Tours. On the scale, they fell into that midweight range and never felt too heavy or sluggish on the court. Troy described, "Because these shoes flexed well and had a responsive feel in the cushioning, I felt rather quick in my movement — light on my feet as they say. I think the weight of these shoes was right where it needed to be. They didn't hinder my movement or weigh me down, and there was enough cushion and stability. It didn't feel like they skimped on the important aspects just to cut down on weight."

"For a durable shoe with a durability guarantee, they didn't feel too heavy or clunky at all," added Jason. "I didn't have to think about them once I put them on my feet, so no complaints from me here."

While Mark didn't find these shoes particularly speedy, he wasn't disappointed with their weight. He explained, "I have to say that the Mizuno Wave Enforce Tours feel more stable than they do fast, but I had no maneuverability issues during the entire playtest."