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Wave Catalyst 2

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Good (76/100)

Weight: 9.5 oz
Release: 2017
MSRP: $110
Drop Height: 12mm

Good (76/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.5 oz
Release: 2017
MSRP: $110
Drop Height: 12mm

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Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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Good (76/100)

Value

Very good (87/100)

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

Durability

Very good (84/100)

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 69% of shoes

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Very good (84/100)

Cushioning

Very good (80/100)

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Very good (80/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Very good (80/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Very good (80/100)

Comfort

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 54% of shoes

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 54% of shoes

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Good (77/100)

Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance rating

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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 29% of shoes

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Good (70/100)

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Scores better than 29% of shoes

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Good (70/100)

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Wave Catalyst 2

Wave Catalyst

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability

Neutral

Weight

9.5 oz M

9.4 oz M Lightest

—

Stack

—

Drop

12mm

1mm

7mm

Release

2017

2016

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$110

$200

Best price

—

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Average (52%)

Below average (31%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (54%)

Average (55%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (58%)

Average (46%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Above average (69%)

Below average (32%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (29%)

Bottom tier (18%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Good (77%)

Average (52%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$124.88

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Reader Ratings

2 reader ratings

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Lightweight and supportive

ultimatemissy · Jul 11, 2019

4/5

Overall

The Catalyst 2 is my primary long run shoe. The lighter weight helps my legs feel better at the end of long runs, instead of tired. The narrow fit around the heel helps to keep my foot in place. However, the narrow fit in the toe box has resulted in black toenails and blisters when running in warmer, humid weather (even with a change in socks).

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

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