Very good (82/100)
Scores better than 71% of all shoes.
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Overall
Very good (82/100)
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 (82/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 71% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Excellent (91/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Excellent (91/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 89% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Very good (83/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (83/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 75% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Good (77/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (77/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 61% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Good (72/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (72/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 42% 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 32% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
38%
6/16
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 71% of 2,617 running shoes.
Very good
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 67% of 1,872 daily trainers.
67%
Wave Rider Family
Scores better than 38% of 10 wave rider family.
38%
Mizuno
Scores better than 54% of 105 Mizuno shoes.
54%
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21 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews
Anonymous runner · Dec 19, 2023
5/5
Overall
No more expensive than the next shoe. I like the lightweight feel of the Wave Rider series and think the cushioning is adequate for daily training
Anonymous runner · Dec 14, 2023
4/5
Overall
The drop is too high. Knee pain is common because of it. The look is amazing though. Might have a bit too much padding for my liking though.
carson · Aug 9, 2023
5/5
Overall
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Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2023
4/5
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Anonymous runner · Jun 23, 2023
4/5
Overall
The 26 is a nice upgrade from 25. It has all the qualities that the wave rider is known for without running “hot”. My feet were cooler in the 26’s I use these in the road and hard pack trail and have had a solid experience.
