Mizuno Wave Precision
Every version of the Wave Precision 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 Precision rates above 95% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Precision, 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 Precision 12 | 2014 | — | — | 90 | +4 | 1 | — |
| Mizuno Wave Precision 7 | 2014 | — | — | 86 | -11 | 1 | — |
| Mizuno Wave Precision 13 | 2014 | 9.5 oz (men's) | 30/17mm stack · 13mm drop | 98 | — | 8 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Mizuno
Wave Precision 1290 90 Very good Very good Very good 1 review Confidence 56
v12 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and value 5 out of 5.
Durability 73Overall90Comfort82Value77Cushioning75Durability73Appearance63Confidence56Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates comfort and value 5 out of 5.
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Mizuno
Wave Precision 786 86 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 71
v7 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer describes a wide, flexible forefoot with a narrower rearfoot.
Durability 72Overall86Comfort78Cushioning75Value73Durability72Appearance61Confidence71Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer describes a wide, flexible forefoot with a narrower rearfoot.
That reviewer notes the heel counter is neither stiff nor high-rising.
One reviewer bought a dozen pairs when Mizuno discontinued the shoe.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates its looks 2 out of 5, its lowest mark.
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Mizuno
Wave Precision 1398 98 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 8 reviews Confidence 87
v13 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz (men's) · 30mm stack · 13mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and fit for daily miles.
Durability 83Overall98Comfort90Durability83Value80Cushioning76Appearance62Confidence87Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and fit for daily miles.
Two reviewers have each gone through more than sixty pairs over the years.
One reviewer uses it as a daily and recovery shoe for the forefoot cushioning.
Cons
Mizuno discontinued it, and three reviewers say they have not found a replacement they like.
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension in the eight reviews so far, at 3.9 out of 5.