Mizuno Wave Sayonara
Every version of the Wave Sayonara 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 Sayonara scores above 4% of the lines we track.
Mizuno Wave Sayonara vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Wave Sayonara in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Sayonara, 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 Sayonara 1 | 2025 | 7.9 oz (men's) | 24/14mm · 10mm drop | — | — | — | — |
| Mizuno Wave Sayonara 4 | 2017 | 9.0 oz (men's) | 28/18mm · 10mm drop | 62 | +1 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Sayonara 3 | 2015 | 7.7 oz | 28/18mm · 10mm drop | 60 | +9 | 3 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Sayonara 2 | 2015 | 8.1 oz (men's) | 24/14mm · 10mm drop | 52 | -2 | 10 | $120 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Sayonara | 2014 | 7.6 oz | — | 54 | — | 34 | $120 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Wave Sayonara 1v1 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 24mm stack
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Wave Sayonara 462 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 27/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.0 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 28mm stack
At 9.0 oz, and one reviewer calls it light enough for fast training with support for longer runs.
Durability 53MSRP $110
Overall62Appearance67Cushioning67Comfort58Value55Durability53Confidence27Buy it now
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Pros
At 9.0 oz, and one reviewer calls it light enough for fast training with support for longer runs.
That reviewer gets 700 miles across two pairs during a marathon build-up.
They find the upper sleek and good at wicking moisture.
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Wave Sayonara 360 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 47/100
v3 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.7 oz · 10mm drop · 28mm stack
Averaging 7.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Durability 50MSRP $110
Overall60Appearance65Cushioning62Comfort56Durability50Value50Confidence47Buy it now
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Pros
Averaging 7.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Appearance averages 4.3 out of 5 across three reviews, its highest dimension.
Cons
Durability averages 3.0 out of 5 across three reviews, the lowest of its dimensions.
One reviewer at 65 miles a week finds the toe box too wide and gets hot spots.
Every rated Wave Sayonara scores between 52 and 62.
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Wave Sayonara 252 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 10 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 24mm stack
At 8.1 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and three reviewers call it light but still substantial underfoot.
Durability 50MSRP $120
Overall52Cushioning56Appearance55Comfort50Durability50Value50Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
At 8.1 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and three reviewers call it light but still substantial underfoot.
Three reviewers use it for both tempo sessions and long runs.
Two reviewers with wide feet praise the room in the forefoot.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.1 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and three say the cushioning and support go quickly.
Four of ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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Wave Sayonara54 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 34 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.6 oz
Averaging 7.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and six reviewers notice the difference.
Durability 50MSRP $120
Overall54Appearance65Cushioning57Comfort50Value50Durability50Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 7.6 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and six reviewers notice the difference.
Four reviewers use it for both easy mileage and faster tempo efforts.
Three reviewers describe a firm ride with good road feel.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.4 out of 5, and three report the upper tearing, one at 250 miles and six months.
Two reviewers find it stiffer and less cushioned than the Kinvara they came from.
One of thirty-four reviewers so far had IT band pain that arrived and left with the shoe.
