The Wave Rider is a neutral maximalist road running shoe family using Mizuno WaveKnit technology from Mizuno.
The Wave Rider 23 has a breathable design, and came out in 2019. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Mizuno Wave Rider 26.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 82%. This puts it in the highest rated 40% 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 | ReleasedAug 2019 | May 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | ||
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Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 241 g | 283 g | M: 312 g W: 255 g | 210 g | M: 286 g W: 258 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot20 mm | 27 mm | 33 mm | 35 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop12 mm | 12 mm | 6 mm | 12 mm | ||
Heel | Heel32 mm | 39 mm | 33 mm | 23 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandMizuno | Nike | Mizuno | Altra | New Balance | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersLow dropMaximalistZero drop | Lightweight | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1580) |
Terrain | Road (+1039) |
Usages | Daily running (+874) |
Brand | Mizuno (+75) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1219) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1246) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+911) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1214) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+333) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+563) |
Features | Breathable (+687) |
Materials | Mesh (+702) |
Events | 10k (+616)Half marathon (+616)Marathon (+616) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 23 | |
Released | Aug 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 241 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 12 mm | |
Heel | 32 mm | |
Forefoot | 20 mm |