Average (68/100)
Scores better than 27% of all shoes.
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Overall
Average (68/100)
Overall rating
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Average (68/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 27% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Excellent (93/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Excellent (93/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 91% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Very good (82/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (82/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 71% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Good (75/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (75/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 53% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Average (69/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Average (69/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 29% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Average (68/100)
Comfort 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 (68/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 27% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
60%
3/5
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 27% of 2,617 running shoes.
Average
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 27% of 1,872 daily trainers.
27%
Wave Inspire Family
Scores better than 36% of 10 wave inspire family.
36%
Mizuno
Scores better than 12% of 105 Mizuno shoes.
12%
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8 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews
Simon Radcliffe · Dec 15, 2023
4/5
Overall
Switched from Clifton's which i love, but only last 250-300 miles. So far definitely wearing a lot better. Not quite the comfort of the Clifton's but significantly better durability
Anonymous runner · Nov 29, 2023
5/5
Overall
Every time I need new shoes, I try other brands and models, but I always come back to this one. It does its job well, and I find it to be the most comfortable. It isn't cushy right out of the box like some others, but I like a firmer feel, and it retains its cushioning longer than the other shoes I've tried.
Anonymous runner · Nov 26, 2023
5/5
Overall
Lightweight, affordable, humble in their marketing, a great shoe for my needs
Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2023
4/5
Overall
Great shoe for those who want a little more of a “kick” from their daily trainers. They feel snappy and fast yet cushioned. Great for long runs as well. I would consider sizing up 1/2 a size though, glad I did.
David Anderson · Jun 9, 2023
4/5
Overall
When I first started running, about twelve years ago, I was introduced to the Wave Inspire. I have since worn many different shoes and liked most of them, but I always keep the Inspire in my rotation because I always enjoy running in it. It is particularly good as a daily trainer or for long easy runs. It is just so comfortable for me that I forget I'm wearing it. It's not especially light or fast, but is nicely cushioned. It doesn't have one of the new "super" foams, but Mizuno updates it enough that it never feels outdated.
