Mizuno Wave Rider 28

    Review Score
    86%
    🏅 Highly Rated
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    Overview

    The Wave Rider 28 is a neutral maximalist road running shoe from Mizuno.

    The Wave Rider 28 is a maximalist model. It's the latest model in the family, and has a breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 86%. 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 most expensive 20% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 269 g
    W: 227 g
    M: 264 g
    W: 227 g
    M: 286 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 283 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 255 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 281 g
    W: 249 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    29 mm
    29 mm
    27 mm
    38 mm
    40 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    12 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
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    8 mm
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    Heel
    Heel
    41 mm
    39 mm
    37 mm
    46 mm
    46 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Mizuno    		MizunoBrooksUnder ArmourASICSBrooks
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Maximalist    		ComfortableMaximalistMaximalist
    		MaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Sustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    Mizuno Wave Rider 28: what the experts say (2 reviews)

      Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 2 Expert video reviews

        Mizuno Wave Rider 28: 1 Manufacturer video

          Mizuno Wave Rider 28 characteristics and specifications

          Characteristics
          SportsRunning (+2231)
          TerrainRoad (+1506)
          UsagesDaily running (+1250)
          BrandMizuno (+98)
          Support TypeNeutral (+1760)
          Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1726)
          Strike TypeHeel strike (+1214)
          Arch TypeHigh arch (+1673)
          Shoe TypeMaximalist (+536)
          FitMedium toe box (+921)
          FeaturesBreathable (+843)Orthotic friendly (+625)Removable insole (+608)
          MaterialsMesh (+1093)Reflective (+270)
          Specificationsvs Average
          Model
          28
          Released
          Jul 2024
          Measurements
          Weight
          M: 269 g
          W: 227 g
          Heel to toe drop
          12 mm
          Heel
          41 mm
          Forefoot
          29 mm

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