The Wave Inspire is a stability road running shoe family using Mizuno 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 18.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 60%. 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 in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedNov 2020 | Apr 2022 | Aug 2022 | Jun 2022 | ||
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Weight | WeightM: 309 g W: 261 g | 11 g | 298 g | 281 g | M: 281 g W: 244 g | 318 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot19 mm | 19 mm | 15 mm | 14 mm | 11 mm | 30 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | Heel31 mm | 31 mm | 25 mm | 22 mm | 21 mm | 38 mm |
Terrain | TerrainRoad | Road | Road | Road | Road | RoadTrail |
Brand | BrandMizuno | Mizuno | Asics | Asics | Asics | Mizuno |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | Stability | NeutralStability | Stability | Stability | NeutralStability |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Neutral pronationOverpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | High archLow arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | |||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Asics Gel | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsDaily running |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1575) |
Terrain | Road (+1035) |
Usages | Daily running (+870) |
Brand | Mizuno (+75) |
Support Type | Stability (+171) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+161) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+909) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+173) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+339)For heavy runners (+339)Maximalist (+332) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+562) |
Materials | Mesh (+700) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
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 |