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Mizuno Wave Enigma

Every version of the Wave Enigma we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Wave Enigma
87/100
vs. Average
+10

The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Wave Enigma scores 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.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

Mizuno Wave Enigma versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
Mizuno Wave Enigma 2 2018 9.5 oz (women's) 87 -2 1 $135 MSRP
Mizuno Wave Enigma 5 2016 8.6 oz 12mm drop 88 +10 1 $150 MSRP
Mizuno Wave Enigma 2016 10.3 oz (men's) $150 MSRP
Mizuno Wave Enigma 3 2014 79 1

4 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. Mizuno

    Wave Enigma 2

    87 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 21/100

    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.

    Wave Enigma 2
    Durability 78

    MSRP $135

    Overall
    87
    Comfort
    87
    Durability
    78
    Value
    77
    Cushioning
    70
    Appearance
    66
    Confidence
    21

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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.

  2. Mizuno

    Wave Enigma 5

    88 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 53/100

    v5 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 12mm drop

    The two other rated Wave Enigma versions score 78 and 87.

    Wave Enigma 5
    Durability 73

    MSRP $150

    Overall
    88
    Comfort
    87
    Durability
    73
    Cushioning
    71
    Value
    69
    Appearance
    64
    Confidence
    53

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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.

  3. Mizuno

    Wave Enigma

    2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz (men's)

    Wave Enigma

    MSRP $150

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

  4. Mizuno

    Wave Enigma 3

    79 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 17/100

    v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    The Wave Enigma 2 and 5 either side of it score 87 and 89.

    Wave Enigma 3
    Durability 71
    Overall
    79
    Comfort
    85
    Durability
    71
    Cushioning
    70
    Value
    69
    Appearance
    63
    Confidence
    17

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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.