Mizuno

Wave Inspire 21

Wave Inspire 21
Stability · Road
Good (72/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2024 Q4
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
38mm heel - 26mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

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Good (72/100)

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Overall

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Scores better than 40% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Value

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 46% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 46% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Scores better than 36% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (62/100)

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Average (62/100)

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Scores better than 14% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
10.6 oz M
8.8 oz M Lightest
Stack
38/26mm
38/26mm
47/39mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
8mm
Release
2024 Q4 Newest
2024 Q1
2024 Q3
MSRP
$140 Lower MSRP
$180
Best price
$99.88
Ratings
Overall
Below average (40%)
Excellent (91%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (36%)
Excellent (91%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (46%)
Very good (90%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (68%)
Very good (88%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (14%)
Excellent (93%) Best appearance
Value
Average (46%)
Excellent (96%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2026

5/5

Overall

Not too soft in a good way.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5