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Wave Inspire 14

Wave Inspire 14
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (75/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
37mm heel - 25mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (75/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 49% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (75/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 49% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Excellent (90/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (83/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Average (68/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Average (67/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 23% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (59/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

33%

3/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 49% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 48% of 1,872 daily trainers.

48%

Wave Inspire Family

Scores better than 57% of 10 wave inspire family.

57%

Mizuno

Scores better than 32% of 105 Mizuno shoes.

32%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Wave Inspire 14
Wave Inspire 20
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
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Stack
37/25mm
38/26mm
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Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (49%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (23%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (86%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (9%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (28%)
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Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Glad I gave them another shot

pwoidke · Jun 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

I first ran in the Mizuno Wave Inspire around 10 years ago when I first started running (I think it was the Inspire 9's at that time). They were my go-to shoe for years, but I switched to Brooks Adrenalines around the Inspire 13s because I felt the support changed and they didn't feel as good on my feet. I picked up a pair of Inspire 14s on clearance at my local running store and am glad to say that I like this pair as much as the old 9's and 11's that I used to run in. The shoes are light weight but have enough cushion and support for marathon running. I've put around 250 miles on them and they still feel good with no signs of breaking down. This has been a great pair of shoes and I'm looking forward to many more runs in them.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 15, 2018

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable and lots of support. I put a lot of wear on the shoes and it takes me about 700+ miles to wear them out. I'm on my third pair now; I'd recommend them to anyone who needs stability shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Good Shoe

Anonymous runner · Oct 3, 2018

4/5

Overall

I have enjoyed the newest version of the Inspire.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Proceed with caution

Desert Rat · Jul 25, 2018

1/5

Overall

I was fit for the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 at a pro running shop, where the associate insisted I needed this motion control shoe for over-pronation. I have never been told I over pronate before, always neutral, and really believe this associate was wrong. His analysis was from a walk across the tiny shop, not a treadmill analysis. I have run for years, injury-free, in neutral shoes from other companies. This was both my first Mizuno, and my first stability shoe. I will say that for those who want or desire this level of motion control, this may be the shoe for you -- for me it was a painful and expensive failure. 100 miles in, this shoe has caused IT Band and knee pain unlike I have ever felt. The only change to my routine is this shoe. Just bought another neutral shoe like the last pair I loved, and already, pain is healing and subsiding. The signature Mizuno wave plate is just not for me. Beyond the pain issues I experienced, I found the Wave Inspire 14 to be clunky, loud, and clumsy. It forced my stride to be horse-like (clomp, clomp, clomp). The ultra-cushioned heel feels great while standing, but offers a mushy ride on the road. My overall impression is of a horseshoe with a memory foam pillow on top. Appearance-wise, they remind me very much of the 1990s sneakers I wore in high school. I will not purchase another Mizuno.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
1/5
Value
1/5

Inspired inspire

Anonymous runner · Feb 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

They are a little different but so comfy. Firm heel and great cushioning.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5