Mizuno

Wave Inspire 11

Wave Inspire 11
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Average (61/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
27mm heel - 15mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (61/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 13% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (61/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Average (60/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (57/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (57/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Below average (56/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (55/100)

Appearance 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.

39%

7/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 13% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 14% of 1,872 daily trainers.

14%

Wave Inspire Family

Scores better than 7% of 10 wave inspire family.

7%

Mizuno

Scores better than 5% of 105 Mizuno shoes.

5%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes 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
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
Stack
27/15mm
38/26mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2014
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (13%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (4%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (6%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

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Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

The only trainers I have ever used in 13 years of running
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 12, 2016

4/5

Overall

I really like these shoes. I have slightly narrow feet so The toe box is a little wide for me so I end up having to apply glide to my toes before long runs but I still prefer them over narrow width shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2015

3/5

Overall

Overall I was ok with the shoe, until the webbing started to develop a hole. It was a definite small hole by 200 miles. At 230 miles now and hoping it'll limp through to 300. Still, I expect my shoes to go 300 miles at least, preferably get closer to 400.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 6, 2015

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015

4/5

Overall

Love the roll-off of this shoe. A lot of other brands feel like a flat piece of rubber. I like the fact it's gotten lighter but they may have taken it too far as it's a little harder on my legs than earlier versions.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5