Mizuno Wave Universe
Every version of the Wave Universe 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 Universe scores above 28% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Universe, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuno Wave Universe 5 | 2015 | 2.8 oz (men's) | 13/11mm · 2mm drop | 70 | +1 | 3 | $1 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Universe 4 | 2014 | — | — | 69 | — | 1 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Mizuno
Wave Universe 570 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 12/100
v5 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 2.8 oz (men's) · 2mm drop · 13mm stack
At 2.8 oz it is exceptionally light.
Durability 65MSRP $1
Overall70Comfort88Value76Durability65Cushioning60Appearance56Confidence12Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 2.8 oz it is exceptionally light.
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, one calling it very comfortable barefoot.
Value rates 4.7 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it their top recommendation for a minimalist flat.
Cons
One reviewer running 55 to 60 miles a week gets about 300 miles, or five weeks, per pair.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls them ugly.
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Mizuno
Wave Universe 469 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 3/100
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it very fast, with a great appearance.
Durability 62Overall69Comfort84Value69Appearance66Cushioning64Durability62Confidence3Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it very fast, with a great appearance.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates durability 3 out of 5, their lowest mark.