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Mizuno Wave Universe

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

Wave Universe
72Decent
vs. Median Line
-3

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 Universe rates above 26% 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.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

Mizuno Wave Universe versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Mizuno Wave Universe 5 2015 — 13/11mm stack · 2mm drop 72 +1 3 $125 MSRP
Mizuno Wave Universe 4 2014 — — 71 — 1 —

2 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. Mizuno

    Wave Universe 5

    72 Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 0 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v5 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 13mm stack · 2mm drop

    At 2.8 oz it is exceptionally light.

    Wave Universe 5
    Durability 67

    MSRP $125

    Overall
    72
    Comfort
    81
    Value
    75
    Durability
    67
    Appearance
    61
    Cushioning
    61
    Confidence
    0

    Buy 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.

    Full review →

  2. Mizuno

    Wave Universe 4

    71 Decent Decent 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 very fast, with a great appearance.

    Wave Universe 4
    Durability 67
    Overall
    71
    Comfort
    78
    Value
    72
    Appearance
    69
    Durability
    67
    Cushioning
    64
    Confidence
    0

    Buy 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.

    Full review →