The Wave Inspire is a stability road running shoe family that uses Enerzy and WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
The Wave Inspire 17 is a maximalist model. It went on sale in 2020. 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 72%. This puts it in the lowest rated 10% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just below the median price of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedNov 2020 | Feb 2017 | Dec 2015 | Jul 2017 | Mar 2017 | |
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
Weight | WeightM: 309 g W: 261 g | M: 320 g W: 281 g | M: 312 g W: 247 g | M: 318 g W: 264 g | M: 264 g W: 230 g | M: 315 g W: 255 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot19 mm | 15 mm | 19 mm | 21 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel31 mm | 27 mm | 29 mm | 29 mm | ||
Brand | BrandMizuno | Mizuno | ASICS | Nike | Nike | adidas |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | |||||
Techs | Techs | ASICS Gel | Nike Air Zoom | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningStabilityOverpronationLow arch |
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 | Medium toe box (+788) |
Materials | Mesh (+821) |
Events | 10k (+673)Half marathon (+673)Marathon (+673) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 17 | |
Released | Nov 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 309 g W: 261 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 31 mm | |
Forefoot | 19 mm |