Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Mizuno
Wave Rider 19
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Average
(62/100)
- Weight
- 10.6 oz
- Release
- 2015 Q3
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack Height
- 31mm heel - 19mm toe
- Drop Height
- 12mm
Average
(62/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 10.6 oz
- Release
- 2015 Q3
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack Height
- 31mm heel - 19mm toe
- Drop Height
- 12mm
Ratings & Reviews
Average (62/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 14% 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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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
Average (62/100)
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 (62/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 14% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Very good (86/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (86/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 79% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Good (77/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (77/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 58% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Good (75/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (75/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 50% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Good (71/100)
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
Good (71/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 35% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Average (60/100)
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
Average (60/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 11% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
27%
6/22
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 14% of 2,617 running shoes.
Average
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 15% of 1,872 daily trainers.
15%
Wave Rider Family
Scores better than 6% of 10 wave rider family.
6%
Mizuno
Scores better than 6% of 105 Mizuno shoes.
6%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated above average on cushioning.
- Rated above average on durability.
Cons
- Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Wave Rider 20.
- Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
- Rated below average on comfort.
Compared to other shoes
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz M
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Stack
31/19mm
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Drop
12mm
9mm
7mm
Release
2015 Q3
2025 Q3
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$120
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$200
Best price
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$119.88
Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (14%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Average (50%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (79%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Below average (35%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (11%)
Above average (68%)
Very good (86%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
12 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 12 written reviews
I have a great relationship with wave riders—will be sad if we break up
Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2019
4/5
Overall
Great shoe. Great memories, happy moments, cheery runs. I’ve worn this shoe for a solid 7 years. Our time together has been a rush. I’ve dabbled in some sort of Nike neutral shoes at times. But then I’ve always looked at my Wave Runners and been happy that they are there and steadfast. The wave runners are a super reliable shoe with good support and versatile for running mileage. My biggest complaint lately is that for the past several years, the newer models of the wave runner have been made with a less durable fabric in the toe box. My big toe rubs a hole in the fabric and I start having to think about ordering a new shoe because my toe is falling out before the sole gets worn out. That has made me want to start checking out other shoe models—gasp—but it will be a sad breakup if it comes down to that.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Stiff, but good value on sale
Anonymous runner · Feb 15, 2018
3/5
Overall
Was looking for something that could take the miles well and I could alternate with another less stiff and structured shoe. I found that this particular model was a little too much shoe for my liking and for the first 100 miles hurt my achilles despite the generous 11+ heel to toe drop. It also was a little more stiff than I like and still didn't really feel super fast. This all being said, I was able to get it on sale so it was an overall good value.
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
wave rider 19 reveiw
Dardee · Feb 8, 2018
4/5
Overall
Good overall comfort and has good cushioning in heel area. Looks good in different colors.
Transition is smooth and not clumsy. Soft inside and strings right length and stays tied.
Good for tempo, long runs and easy runs.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Mizuno WR 19
Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018
5/5
Overall
The standard for support and consistency. Love the roll I get in these shoes!
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5