Mizuno

Wave Ekiden 1

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (90/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (90/100)

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Overall

Very good (90/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (98/100)

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 89% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (84/100)

Durability rating

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 70% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

Cushioning rating

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 40% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (71/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

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All Running Shoes

Scores better than 85% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 85% of 1,872 daily trainers.

85%

Mizuno

Scores better than 85% of 105 Mizuno shoes.

85%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
5.1 oz M
Stack
15/10mm
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2017 Q3
2024 Q2
MSRP
$115 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (40%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (31%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (97%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

3 reader ratings

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Reader review

aging 2 lapper · Sep 15, 2014

4/5

Overall

it is a light weight flexible running shoe with a bit more heel / toe drop than I prefer, but it is a great shoe for training and racing
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

This shoe is a racing flat that has a lower drop but durable enough for runs up to the marathon distance.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

thrasyllus · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Great half marathon to marathon flat. Good in races or training. Lightweight, minimal but not quite as minimal as some recent minimalist designs. Enough cushioning to get through heavy miles. Wears well. Fitted but not confining. No problems with blisters, etc. Tread does start to go after a bit, but you can log quite a few miles before getting a new pair.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5