Mizuno Wave Enigma
Every version of the Wave Enigma 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 Enigma rates above 81% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Enigma, 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 Enigma 2 | 2018 | 9.5 oz (women's) | — | 84 | +2 | 1 | $135 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Enigma 5 | 2016 | 8.6 oz | 12mm drop | 82 | +10 | 1 | $150 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Enigma | 2016 | 10.3 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Enigma 3 | 2014 | — | — | 73 | — | 1 | — |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Mizuno
Wave Enigma 284 84 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (women's)
Its one reviewer so far says it lasts far longer than any other shoe they have tried.
Durability 74MSRP $135
Overall84Comfort81Value76Durability74Appearance69Cushioning67Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Its one reviewer so far says it lasts far longer than any other shoe they have tried.
Its one reviewer so far finds it comfortable despite minimal cushioning.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far rates cushioning 4 out of 5, its lowest mark alongside appearance.
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Mizuno
Wave Enigma 582 82 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 5 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 12mm drop
The two other rated Wave Enigma versions score 78 and 87.
Durability 71MSRP $150
Overall82Comfort81Value72Durability71Cushioning68Appearance68Confidence5Buy it now
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Pros
The two other rated Wave Enigma versions score 78 and 87.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates value 3 out of 5, its lowest mark.
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MSRP $150
Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Mizuno
Wave Enigma 373 73 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 1 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The Wave Enigma 2 and 5 either side of it score 87 and 89.
Durability 71Overall73Comfort79Value71Durability71Cushioning68Appearance68Confidence1Buy it now
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Pros
The Wave Enigma 2 and 5 either side of it score 87 and 89.
Cons
Durability and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.