Mizuno Wave Ronin
Every version of the Wave Ronin 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 Ronin rates above 79% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Ronin, 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 Ronin 4 | 2014 | — | — | 82 | +1 | 1 | — |
| Mizuno Wave Ronin 5 | 2014 | 7.1 oz (men's) | 25/15mm stack · 10mm drop | 81 | — | 4 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Wave Ronin 482 82 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 30
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it the best racing flat they have worn, snug through the heel with room in the forefoot.
Durability 73Overall82Value82Comfort77Durability73Cushioning72Appearance71Confidence30Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it the best racing flat they have worn, snug through the heel with room in the forefoot.
One reviewer gets 350 to 400 miles before considering a pair shot.
One reviewer uses it for tempos, track workouts and races from 5K to the marathon.
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Mizuno
Wave Ronin 581 81 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 62
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz (men's) · 25mm stack · 10mm drop
Three reviewers call it light and use it for tempo runs and intervals.
Durability 75Overall81Value83Durability75Cushioning73Comfort73Appearance63Confidence62Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Three reviewers call it light and use it for tempo runs and intervals.
One of four reviewers so far calls it surprisingly durable and says it has outlasted their previous shoes.
Cons
Reviewers rate appearance 3.0 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
One of four reviewers so far notes Mizuno has discontinued it.