Mizuno Wave Creation
Every version of the Wave Creation 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 76, and the Wave Creation rates above 51% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Creation, 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 Creation 9 | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 25 SSW | 2024 | — | — | 79 | +2 | — | — |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 25 | 2024 | 11.1 oz | — | 76 | +8 | 1 | — |
| Mizuno Wave Creation WAVEKNIT™ 2 | 2020 | — | — | 69 | -8 | — | $180 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 20 | 2019 | 12.6 oz | 12mm drop | 76 | +7 | — | $170 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 18 | 2017 | 11.1 oz | 28/16mm stack · 12mm drop | — | — | — | $160 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | $170 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 16 | 2016 | 10.6 oz | 28/16mm stack · 12mm drop | — | — | — | $160 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 17 | 2016 | 11.1 oz | 12mm drop | 69 | +1 | 1 | $160 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 15 | 2014 | 10.3 oz | — | 68 | +8 | 3 | $160 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Creation 14 | 2014 | 10.8 oz | — | 60 | — | 2 | $150 MSRP |
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Wave Creation 2576 76 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 57
2024 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.1 oz
One reviewer says their feet do not hurt in it, and has found nothing else that works for them like the Wave Creation line.
Durability 71Overall76Cushioning77Comfort74Durability71Value69Appearance65Confidence57Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says their feet do not hurt in it, and has found nothing else that works for them like the Wave Creation line.
Its one reviewer rates comfort and cushioning 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer calls the price too high, and rates value 3 out of 5.
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Wave Creation WAVEKNIT™ 269 69 Below average Below average Below average Confidence 59
2020 · Daily trainer · Neutral
MSRP $180
Overall69Confidence59Buy it now
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Wave Creation 2076 76 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 62
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 12.6 oz · 12mm drop
MSRP $170
Overall76Confidence62Buy it now
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MSRP $160
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MSRP $170
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Wave Creation 1769 69 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 56
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.1 oz · 12mm drop
The one reviewer so far says it solved foot problems he had lived with for about ten years.
Durability 74MSRP $160
Overall69Cushioning76Comfort74Durability74Value73Appearance67Confidence56Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far says it solved foot problems he had lived with for about ten years.
Cons
At 12.1 oz in the men's build and 10.2 oz in the women's it is one of the heaviest trainers we list.
The Wave Creation line is uneven, with the 14 scoring 56 and the 25 scoring 67 against its 71.
A 12mm drop is unusually high.
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Wave Creation 1568 68 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 63
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.3 oz
All three reviewers so far rate comfort 4.7 out of 5 for easy everyday running.
Durability 73MSRP $160
Overall68Cushioning75Comfort74Durability73Value69Appearance60Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers so far rate comfort 4.7 out of 5 for easy everyday running.
Cons
Appearance draws 2.3 out of 5 across three reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
One reviewer says it stops working for him faster than about six minute pace.
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Wave Creation 1460 60 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 63
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.8 oz
One of two reviewers trained and raced a marathon in it, and says a pair lasted a long time.
Durability 66MSRP $150
Overall60Cushioning75Durability66Comfort64Value60Appearance60Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
One of two reviewers trained and raced a marathon in it, and says a pair lasted a long time.
Cons
Value averages 2.5 out of 5 across its two reviews, with comfort and durability both at 3.0.
Averaging 10.8 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
One reviewer finds the forefoot cushioning gone, and the other says a second pair fit differently and felt uncomfortable.