Mizuno Wave Shadow
Every version of the Wave Shadow 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 Shadow scores above 15% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Shadow, 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Mizuno Wave Shadow 3 | 2019 | 7.4 oz (women's) | 26/16mm · 10mm drop | 69 | +6 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Shadow 2 | 2018 | 8.1 oz | — | 63 | -3 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Shadow | 2017 | 8.1 oz | 8mm drop | 66 | — | 8 | $110 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow 369 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 22/100
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz (women's) · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
At 7.4 oz in women's, one reviewer uses it for track repeats from 200m to 5000m.
Durability 79MSRP $110
Overall69Value81Durability79Appearance74Comfort63Cushioning59Confidence22Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 7.4 oz in women's, one reviewer uses it for track repeats from 200m to 5000m.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
It scores above the first two Wave Shadow versions, which score 66 and 62.
Cons
The 26mm heel stack is well below the 39mm median for daily trainers on sale.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow 263 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 24/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
One reviewer runs long runs, tempo and intervals in it.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall63Value84Durability73Appearance71Comfort58Cushioning56Confidence24Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer runs long runs, tempo and intervals in it.
Averaging 8.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Both reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the sole thin, though with a good return on impact.
The Wave Shadow before it scores 66 on eight reviews and the Wave Shadow 3 after it scores 70 on two.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow66 Below average Below average · 8 reviews · Confidence 54/100
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers call it light and fast, good for tempo runs and racing, and appearance draws 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 76MSRP $110
Overall66Value93Appearance84Durability76Comfort66Cushioning61Confidence54Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and fast, good for tempo runs and racing, and appearance draws 4.8 out of 5.
Reviewers find the fit comfortable and secure with no break-in needed, one going straight out for 11 miles.
Value draws 4.6 out of 5, with one reviewer calling fifty dollars insane value.
Cons
The ride is firm, and several reviewers wanted more cushioning, one calling it a shock after the Pegasus.
Reviewers describe the wave-plate heel as stiff, and one gets Achilles tendonitis flare-ups if he runs in them daily.
Reviewers say the outsole grooves trap stones and grip poorly on wet roads and soft trails.
