Mizuno Wave Ronin
Every version of the Wave Ronin 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 Ronin rates above 75% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Ronin, 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 Ronin 4 | 2014 | — | — | 82 | +3 | 1 | — |
| Mizuno Wave Ronin 5 | 2014 | 7.1 oz (men's) | 25/15mm stack · 10mm drop | 80 | — | 4 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Wave Ronin 482 82 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it the best racing flat they have worn, snug through the heel with room in the forefoot.
Durability 74Overall82Value83Comfort76Durability74Cushioning72Appearance70Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it the best racing flat they have worn, snug through the heel with room in the forefoot.
One reviewer gets 350 to 400 miles before considering a pair shot.
One reviewer uses it for tempos, track workouts and races from 5K to the marathon.
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Wave Ronin 580 80 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz (men's) · 25mm stack · 10mm drop
Three reviewers call it light and use it for tempo runs and intervals.
Durability 75Overall80Value84Durability75Cushioning73Comfort72Appearance63Confidence0Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Three reviewers call it light and use it for tempo runs and intervals.
One of four reviewers so far calls it surprisingly durable and says it has outlasted their previous shoes.
Cons
Reviewers rate appearance 3.0 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
One of four reviewers so far notes Mizuno has discontinued it.