Mizuno Wave Catalyst
Every version of the Wave Catalyst we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Wave Catalyst rates above 43% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Catalyst, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Mizuno Wave Catalyst 2 | 2017 | 8.8 oz | 12mm drop | 78 | +7 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Catalyst | 2016 | 8.7 oz | 10mm drop | 71 | — | 1 | $110 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Mizuno
Wave Catalyst 278 78 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 12mm drop
One reviewer uses it as his primary long run shoe and says the lighter weight leaves his legs fresher.
Durability 79MSRP $110
Overall78Value83Durability79Comfort74Appearance72Cushioning71Confidence5Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer uses it as his primary long run shoe and says the lighter weight leaves his legs fresher.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and value 5 out of 5.
Cons
A 12mm drop is high for a modern trainer, and one reviewer notes the narrow fit.
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Mizuno
Wave Catalyst71 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.7 oz · 10mm drop
The one reviewer so far has owned three pairs and praises the stability on long runs alongside decent flexibility.
Durability 72MSRP $110
Overall71Value76Comfort75Durability72Cushioning70Appearance68Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far has owned three pairs and praises the stability on long runs alongside decent flexibility.
That reviewer got no blisters worth mentioning until the shoe wore out.
Cons
Durability draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, and that reviewer says about 450 miles feels a touch early.
The Wave Catalyst 2 after it scores 79 on two reviews against its 70.
