Mizuno Wave Sky 8

    Review Score
    86%
    🏅 Highly Rated
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    Overview

    The Wave Sky 8 is a neutral road running shoe from Mizuno.

    The Wave Sky 8 is the most recent model in the family, and has an 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 40% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 278 g
    W: 230 g
    M: 295 g
    W: 249 g
    11 g
    M: 281 g
    W: 249 g
    M: 264 g
    W: 227 g
    M: 230 g
    W: 201 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    34 mm
    32 mm
    38 mm
    40 mm
    29 mm
    M: 28 mm
    W: 26 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    8 mm
    6 mm
    6 mm
    10 mm
    4 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    42 mm
    40 mm
    44 mm
    46 mm
    39 mm
    M: 32 mm
    W: 30 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    Mizuno    		OnMizunoBrooksMizunoAltra
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    ComfortableMaximalist    		ComfortableMaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableLightweightLow drop
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    Mizuno Wave Sky 8: 2 Expert video reviews

      Mizuno Wave Sky 8 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2244)
      TerrainRoad (+1517)
      UsagesDaily running (+1258)
      BrandMizuno (+101)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1771)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1732)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1252)Heel strike (+1216)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1679)
      Shoe TypeComfortable (+347)Maximalist (+546)
      FitMedium toe box (+921)
      FeaturesOrthotic friendly (+636)Removable insole (+619)
      MaterialsKnit (+235)Reflective (+281)
      Specificationsvs Average
      Model
      8
      Released
      Jul 2024
      Measurements
      Weight
      M: 278 g
      W: 230 g
      Heel to toe drop
      8 mm
      Heel
      42 mm
      Forefoot
      34 mm

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