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Wave Inspire 15

Wave Inspire 15
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (85/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
36mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (85/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 76% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Very good (85/100)

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

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Very good (88/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Very good (89/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Very good (83/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Good (77/100)

Value 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

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Average (65/100)

Appearance 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 (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 20% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

80%

4/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 76% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 74% of 1,872 daily trainers.

74%

Wave Inspire Family

Scores better than 79% of 10 wave inspire family.

79%

Mizuno

Scores better than 66% of 105 Mizuno shoes.

66%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 15
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Wave Inspire 15
Wave Inspire 20
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
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Stack
36/24mm
38/26mm
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Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (70%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (82%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (20%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (57%)
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Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

Avoid injury

ProspectAthlete · Jan 1, 2020

4/5

Overall

I was prescribed this shoe when I visited a local shoe store, they examined my feet, how I run, etc. And because of the previous shoes I was running in it really warped my form and that could of led to some injuries. So I bought these shoes, they felt bulky yet they were SUPER comfortable. Ultimately they corrected my form and I went on to use these during the XC season and my training in the track. Since my purchase they are still in pretty good condition.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

I was looking for a new shoe that gives me a nice cushion and doesn't pinch my Achilles. This shoe hit the spot. I have never bought a Mizuno shoe before so I was a bit nervous if I would really like it. The shoe feels great, gives great support but not too bulky. It has also held up well with my training. I would highly recommend this shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Solid Shoe for Marathon Training

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019

4/5

Overall

I've been running in this shoe since 2016. I needed something that wasn't heavy but had some stability and cushioning. I was also looking for a wider toebox since the shoes I was wearing before this (Saucony, Ascis) changed their design to narrow toeboxes. This shoes has gotten me through marathon and half marathon training. And its light enough (for me) to do speedworkouts in. The first few pairs of these I bought came in some bright, fun colors. Now it seems the womens shoes come in just ugly colors (seafoam green, light pink,). So I bought the gray ones this year. Hopefully Mizuno will go back to a more interesting color palette.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe for all types of runs

Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019

5/5

Overall

These feel firm and fast. A bit stiff feeling upper but that's what I prefer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

I love the Inspires and have been running in them for 12 years (4 marathions-5kids)

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

Best. Shoe.Ever!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5