The Wave Inspire is a stability road running shoe family that uses Enerzy and WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
It's a maximalist model. It uses breathable construction design, and went on sale in 2020. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Mizuno Wave Inspire 19.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 30% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedFeb 2020 | Aug 2020 | Jun 2021 | Aug 2022 | ||
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 286 g W: 241 g | M: 281 g W: 238 g | M: 306 g W: 269 g | M: 281 g W: 221 g | 298 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot20 mm | 23 mm | 26 mm | 15 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
Heel | Heel32 mm | 33 mm | 34 mm | 25 mm | ||
Brand | BrandMizuno | adidas | ASICS | Brooks | New Balance | ASICS |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | NeutralStability | Stability | Stability | Stability | NeutralStability |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Neutral pronationOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | High archLow arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Maximalist | Maximalist | |||
Techs | TechsMizuno WaveKnit | adidas Ultraboost | New Balance Fresh Foam | ASICS Gel | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | Mizuno (+81) |
Support Type | Stability (+200) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+182) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+189) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+441) |
Fit | Narrow toe box (+223) |
Features | Breathable (+958) |
Materials | Knit (+188) |
Techs | Mizuno WaveKnit (+7) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
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Model | 16 Waveknit | |
Released | Feb 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 286 g W: 241 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 20 mm |