Mizuno

Wave Hitogami

Wave Hitogami
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (81/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8 oz
Release
2014
Stack Height
23mm heel - 14mm toe
Drop Height
9mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (81/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 65% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (81/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Very good (81/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Good (80/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (81/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Average (68/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Below average (55/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

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0/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 65% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 63% of 1,872 daily trainers.

63%

Mizuno

Scores better than 49% of 105 Mizuno shoes.

49%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.

Cons

  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M
7.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
23/14mm
Drop
9mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2014
2017
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$100 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (65%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (26%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (59%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (60%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (66%)
Average (46%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

3/5

Overall

First, sorry my bad English. Using it with orthopedic insoles, too narrow, feet feel tight and the upper is breaking on sides. Good: feels fast shoes, near the ground. Nice looking.
Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 10, 2015

4/5

Overall

I own three pairs.... oldest pair is dying mainly because my toes are making holes in the upper... probably between 500 and 700 miles on the pair.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

gingerbreadm3n · May 9, 2015

4/5

Overall

Good quality, light weight performance trainer used for faster training such as intervals and tempo runs and racing distance (5K-10K) on roads
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

proudpatriot07 · May 8, 2015

5/5

Overall

I love the Hitogami's for 5K-half marathon races and speed workouts! I feel a lot faster in them vs. my trainers. I recommend them for neutral runners who want a lightweight shoe for racing or training. They do not last as long as some of the other Mizuno shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 23, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5