RELEASED — AUSTRALIA; PREORDER AVAILABLE — JAPAN; COMING SOON — UNITED STATES. Mizuno announced the second-generation HYPERWARP PURE 2 on 8 October 2026. By 28 October 2026, Mizuno Australia listed the exact J1GU270031 White/Black/Lime colourway as a new arrival at A$420, with selectable sizes and an Add to cart option. This confirms an Australian retail listing, not a completed checkout, guaranteed stock or a verified Australian release date. Japan's official preorder remains available ahead of its 6 November 2026 scheduled general release at ¥35,200; the Japanese shop expects early-November dispatch. Sample fittings are offered at MIZUNO TOKYO and Mizuno Osaka Chayamachi. Other market availability remains unverified.
Built for fast road racing, particularly marathon runners aiming to break three hours, the Pure 2 emphasises extremely low weight and rapid turnover. Mizuno specifies approximately 135 g per shoe in 27.0 cm, a 38 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot stack and MIZUNO ENERZY XP+ foam throughout the midsole. Its full-length, three-dimensional SMOOTH SPEED PLATE carbon plate extends 8 mm further towards the forefoot than the original Pure. A lightweight, translucent TPEE woven upper and grippy outsole complete the race-oriented design.
The main attraction is a highly specialised, light racing package with added midsole depth compared with the previous Pure. Potential limitations include a narrow performance brief, a premium price and unproven long-term durability for this generation; fit and stability depend on the runner. Mizuno's technical specifications are manufacturer figures, not independently verified performance gains.
Early field test before Japan's general release — unscored impressions (22 October 2026): Andrea Soffientini of The Running Club tested the Pure 2 at a Mizuno-organised Amsterdam running weekend, including a relay and the full marathon. He reported a natural forefoot transition, reassuring wet-road grip and soft cushioning that remained protective late in the 42.2 km race. His main caution was fit: he would consider around 0.5 cm more length, and thick rain-soaked socks contributed to blisters. His 2:28:45 finish cannot be attributed to the shoe. This was one invited tester's experience, not an independent scored retail review or long-term durability test. Read the original Italian first-hand report.
Additional pre-release prototype mileage report — unscored, self-reported (14 October 2026): Reddit runner u/Meesder says they received end-stage Pure 2 prototypes for Mizuno feedback, logging 385 km on one prototype and 50 km on another, then only trying on the retail version. They praised bounce, wet/dry grip and retained cushioning over longer mileage, but reported pronounced instability at easy paces, tighter-than-expected sizing and fatigue-related difficulty holding form. They say the prototypes weighed about 120 g, while the final model is around 135 g with a reinforced upper/heel; prototype durability and fit therefore cannot be treated as verified retail-model performance. This is one tester's account involving supplied prototypes, not a verified-purchase customer review, independent laboratory result or scored rating. Original first-hand report.
Australian retailer stock check (28 October 2026): Running Warehouse Australia lists the exact J1GU270031 White/Black Pure 2 at A$419.95, showing selectable in-stock sizes M8/W9.5 (1 pair), M10.5/W12 (1) and M11/W12.5 (2) with an Add to cart option. This is retailer-reported stock at the time checked, not a completed checkout or guarantee of ongoing availability. It is an untracked Australian retailer option, alongside the original Mizuno Australia listing.
Prices and launch status (checked 29 October 2026): Mizuno USA now lists the exact Hyperwarp Pure 2 at US$300 regular price, US style 411636, with the notice “Available on 12/04/2026” (4 December 2026 in US month/day format). This is an official forthcoming US release listing, not proof of a live US preorder, completed checkout, size-specific stock or dispatch; no US buy link has been added. Australia: A$420 official local list price (retailer purchase controls visible); Japan: ¥35,200 including tax (official preorder; general release 6 November). Regional prices are separate market RRPs, not currency conversions. Existing Japan and Australia customer buying links are preserved. Independent scored reviews not yet available. No ARC testing or customer rating is implied.
Official sources: Mizuno USA exact-model future listing, US$300, 4 December 2026; Mizuno launch announcement (8 October 2026); Mizuno Australia exact-SKU retail listing (checked 28 October); Mizuno Japan preorder.
