The Wave Inspire is a stability road running shoe family using Mizuno WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
The Wave Inspire 15 is a maximalist model. It was released in 2018. As a stability support shoe, it's suitable for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Mizuno Wave Inspire 19.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 88%. This puts it in the highest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedNov 2018 | Dec 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | Sep 2021 |
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Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 238 g | M: 303 g W: 244 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g | M: 309 g W: 281 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g | M: 346 g W: 315 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot18 mm | 24 mm | 28 mm | M: 27 mm W: 14 mm | 24 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | |
Heel | Heel30 mm | 36 mm | 28 mm | M: 35 mm W: 22 mm | 36 mm | |
Brand | BrandMizuno | Mizuno | Altra | Brooks | Asics | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Low dropZero drop | For big guysFor heavy runners | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Enerzy | EGOGuideRail | GuideRail | FF Blast | BioMoGo DNAGuideRail |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningStabilityOverpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Usages | Daily running (+917) |
Brand | Mizuno (+79) |
Support Type | Stability (+177) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+170) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+182) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+363) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+207) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 15 | |
Released | Nov 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 238 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 30 mm | |
Forefoot | 18 mm |