Mizuno Wave Shadow
Every version of the Wave Shadow 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 Shadow rates above 10% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Wave Shadow, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Mizuno Wave Shadow 3 | 2019 | 7.4 oz (women's) | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 73 | +5 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Shadow 2 | 2018 | 8.1 oz | — | 68 | +1 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Shadow | 2017 | 8.1 oz | 8mm drop | 67 | — | 8 | $110 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow 373 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 55
v3 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz (women's) · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
At 7.4 oz in women's, one reviewer uses it for track repeats from 200m to 5000m.
Durability 75MSRP $110
Overall73Value79Durability75Appearance74Comfort65Cushioning56Confidence55Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 7.4 oz in women's, one reviewer uses it for track repeats from 200m to 5000m.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
It scores above the first two Wave Shadow versions, which score 66 and 62.
Cons
The 26mm heel stack is well below the 39mm median for daily trainers for sale.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow 268 68 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 48
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
One reviewer runs long runs, tempo and intervals in it.
Durability 72MSRP $110
Overall68Value80Appearance73Durability72Comfort63Cushioning55Confidence48Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer runs long runs, tempo and intervals in it.
Averaging 8.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Both reviewers rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer finds the sole thin, though with a good return on impact.
The Wave Shadow before it scores 66 on eight reviews and the Wave Shadow 3 after it scores 70 on two.
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Mizuno
Wave Shadow67 67 Below average Below average Below average 8 reviews Confidence 78
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers call it light and fast, good for tempo runs and racing, and appearance draws 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall67Value87Appearance81Durability73Comfort66Cushioning56Confidence78Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and fast, good for tempo runs and racing, and appearance draws 4.8 out of 5.
Reviewers find the fit comfortable and secure with no break-in needed, one going straight out for 11 miles.
Value draws 4.6 out of 5, with one reviewer calling fifty dollars insane value.
Cons
The ride is firm, and several reviewers wanted more cushioning, one calling it a shock after the Pegasus.
Reviewers describe the wave-plate heel as stiff, and one gets Achilles tendonitis flare-ups if he runs in them daily.
Reviewers say the outsole grooves trap stones and grip poorly on wet roads and soft trails.
