Mizuno Wave Hitogami
Every version of the Wave Hitogami we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
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 Hitogami scores above 90% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Hitogami, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Mizuno Wave Hitogami 4 | 2017 | 7.1 oz | 12mm drop | 87 | -5 | 2 | $100 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Hitogami 3 | 2016 | 6.9 oz | — | 92 | -2 | 2 | $100 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Hitogami 2 | 2015 | 7.8 oz (men's) | 19/10mm · 9mm drop | 94 | +4 | 4 | $100 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Hitogami | 2014 | 8.0 oz (men's) | 23/14mm · 9mm drop | 90 | — | 11 | — |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Mizuno
Wave Hitogami 487 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 34/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz · 12mm drop
It weighs 7.6 oz in the men's version and 6.5 oz in the women's.
Durability 77MSRP $100
Overall87Value81Durability77Comfort75Appearance62Cushioning57Confidence34Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
It weighs 7.6 oz in the men's version and 6.5 oz in the women's.
Two reviewers call it a firm racing flat that holds up well.
Cons
Reviewers rate cushioning 3.0 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
The Wave Hitogami 2 before it scores 94 on four reviews, against this version's 87.
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Wave Hitogami 392 Very good Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 54/100
v3 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.9 oz
Light at 7.6 oz men's and 6.3 oz women's.
Durability 81MSRP $100
Overall92Value92Durability81Comfort81Appearance79Cushioning65Confidence54Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.6 oz men's and 6.3 oz women's.
One reviewer has over 500 miles on a pair and says it still feels new.
Another needs no break-in and trains through a Boston Marathon build-up in all weather.
Cons
Both reviewers rate cushioning 4 out of 5, their lowest score for the shoe.
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Wave Hitogami 294 Excellent Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 81/100
v2 (2015) · Racing · Neutral · 7.8 oz (men's) · 9mm drop · 19mm stack
At 7.8 oz, two reviewers find it fast and responsive with good road feel.
Durability 68MSRP $100
Overall94Value88Appearance83Comfort72Durability68Cushioning67Confidence81Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 7.8 oz, two reviewers find it fast and responsive with good road feel.
Runners use it for marathon racing and higher-mileage daily training.
Every rated Wave Hitogami scores 87 or above.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.8 out of 5.
One reviewer describes a firm sole on a 19mm heel stack.
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Wave Hitogami90 Very good Very good · 11 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 9mm drop · 23mm stack
Two reviewers race 5K to half marathon in it and use it for tempo and interval work.
Durability 60Overall90Value82Appearance79Comfort74Cushioning63Durability60Confidence82Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers race 5K to half marathon in it and use it for tempo and interval work.
At 8 oz, reviewers say it feels light, fast and close to the ground.
Three reviewers describe the upper as feeling like a slipper.
Cons
Reviewers report uppers tearing and a shorter life than other Mizunos.
One reviewer finds the thin sole painful on long, hard road efforts.
