Mizuno WaveKnit R2

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    Overview

    The WaveKnit R2 is a neutral maximalist road running shoe using WaveKnit technology by Mizuno.

    It was released in 2018. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.

    Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently just above the median price of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 286 g
    W: 241 g
    298 g
    309 g
    312 g
    M: 218 g
    W: 181 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    M: 20 mm
    W: 18 mm
    16 mm
    12 mm
    12 mm
    18 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    12 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    M: 32 mm
    W: 30 mm
    26 mm
    22 mm
    22 mm
    28 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily running    		Daily runningDaily runningDaily runningDaily runningDaily runningSpeed training
    Brand
    Brand
    Mizuno    		adidasadidasadidasadidasNike
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Maximalist
    		Lightweight
    Techs
    Techs
    Mizuno WaveKnit
    		adidas Ultraboostadidas Ultraboostadidas AlphabounceNike Flyknit
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch
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      Mizuno WaveKnit R2 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2148)
      TerrainRoad (+1441)
      UsagesDaily running (+1197)
      BrandMizuno (+94)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1687)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1661)
      Strike TypeHeel strike (+1163)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1608)
      Shoe TypeMaximalist (+479)
      MaterialsKnit (+223)
      TechsMizuno WaveKnit (+7)
      Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
      ColorwaysBlack / Grey, Black / White, Black / White / Blu, Blk / Blk / Blue
      Specificationsvs Average
      Released
      Nov 2018
      Measurements
      Weight
      M: 286 g
      W: 241 g
      Heel to toe drop
      12 mm
      Heel
      M: 32 mm
      W: 30 mm
      Forefoot
      M: 20 mm
      W: 18 mm

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