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Mizuno Wave Precision

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

Wave Precision
95/100
vs. Average
+19

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 Precision scores above 95% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Wave Precision, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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Mizuno Wave Precision versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Score Change Reviews Price
Mizuno Wave Precision 12 2014 95 +6 1
Mizuno Wave Precision 7 2014 90 -9 1
Mizuno Wave Precision 13 2014 9.5 oz (men's) 30/17mm · 13mm drop 99 8

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

  1. Mizuno

    Wave Precision 12

    95 Excellent Excellent · 1 review · Confidence 78/100

    v12 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    The one reviewer so far rates comfort and value 5 out of 5.

    Wave Precision 12
    Durability 73
    Overall
    95
    Comfort
    88
    Cushioning
    77
    Value
    77
    Durability
    73
    Appearance
    57
    Confidence
    78

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    The one reviewer so far rates comfort and value 5 out of 5.

  2. Mizuno

    Wave Precision 7

    90 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 54/100

    v7 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    One reviewer describes a wide, flexible forefoot with a narrower rearfoot.

    Wave Precision 7
    Durability 71
    Overall
    90
    Comfort
    82
    Cushioning
    78
    Value
    72
    Durability
    71
    Appearance
    55
    Confidence
    54

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    Pros

    One reviewer describes a wide, flexible forefoot with a narrower rearfoot.

    That reviewer notes the heel counter is neither stiff nor high-rising.

    One reviewer bought a dozen pairs when Mizuno discontinued the shoe.

    Cons

    The one reviewer so far rates its looks 2 out of 5, its lowest mark.

  3. Mizuno

    Wave Precision 13

    99 Exceptional Exceptional · 8 reviews · Confidence 95/100

    v13 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (men's) · 13mm drop · 30mm stack

    Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and fit for daily miles.

    Wave Precision 13
    Durability 88
    Overall
    99
    Comfort
    97
    Durability
    88
    Value
    84
    Cushioning
    81
    Appearance
    58
    Confidence
    95

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and fit for daily miles.

    Two reviewers have each gone through more than sixty pairs over the years.

    One reviewer uses it as a daily and recovery shoe for the forefoot cushioning.

    Cons

    Mizuno discontinued it, and three reviewers say they have not found a replacement they like.

    Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the eight reviews so far, at 3.9 out of 5.