About the Author
Rod Foley
Mizuno Footwear Director
Residence | Norcross, GA
Rod Foley has been with Mizuno USA since 2000, having previously worked at Vertel's Chicago, one of the old school Running Specialty stores. Originally from Northern New Jersey, Rod graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelors in Accounting. With that accounting degree, Rod went to work as a bean counter at the prestigious Arthur Andersen & Co., before switching careers and chasing his true passion...running. He has an extensive knowledge of the athletic footwear industry, and is an avid runner himself, as well as a cyclist.
Recent articles
Is there a running shoe that’s right for me?
by Rod Foley on January 22, 2011
o find the Mizuno shoe best for you, we recommend getting fit online or visiting a local Mizuno fitting event near you.
Where are your running shoes designed?
by Rod Foley on January 22, 2011
Most of our running shoes are designed in our Mizuno Design Studio in Portland Oregon.
Exciting New Changes for Mizuno's 2011 Footwear
by Rod Foley on January 18, 2011
Mizuno has introduced a full lineup of new running footwear for the Spring of 2011. There are a lot of new features to these latest generations of running shoes, including changes to the fit and improvements in the durability. One question that is often asked, is "why did they change my shoes?". With all these new exciting improvements to our footwear, we thought we would share with you how and why these changes came to life. The real essence of these changes speaks to a Mizuno belief, the "Kaizen" philosophy. From the Japanese word fo...
Mizuno's Wave Alchemy 10 Takes Home the Best Update Award from Women's Running Magazine
by Rod Foley on December 7, 2010
Women's Running magazine has compiled their 2010 Winter Shoe Review as part of their most recent issue, and the Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10 women's running shoe has taken home the "Best Update" Award.Here is what Women's Running has to say about the Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10 women's running shoe:"Mizuno's unique Wave plate provides stability without being overbearing. It offers a smooth, flexible ride...
Mizuno Wave Rider 13 Wins Shape Magazine's "Best for Speed" Award!
by Rod Foley on November 30, 2010
In addition to featuring the Mizuno Echo MP3 Running Tee, the April issue of Shape magazine also includes their Spring 2010 Shoe Awards, in which the Mizuno Wave Rider 13 running shoe was recognized as the "Best for Speed." Shape Editor Sarah Bowen Shea is famous for conducting some of the most thorough and intensive shoe reviews, so being recognized in this publication is a very high honor for Mizuno!Here is what Shape Magazine has to say about the Mizuno Wave Rider 13 running...
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