Mizuno Wave Universe
Every version of the Wave Universe 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 Universe rates above 25% 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuno Wave Universe 5 | 2015 | — | 13/11mm stack · 2mm drop | 73 | +2 | 3 | $125 MSRP |
| Mizuno Wave Universe 4 | 2014 | — | — | 71 | — | 1 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Mizuno
Wave Universe 573 73 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 62
v5 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 13mm stack · 2mm drop
At 2.8 oz it is exceptionally light.
Durability 67MSRP $125
Overall73Comfort81Value75Durability67Appearance62Cushioning61Confidence62Buy 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.
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Mizuno
Wave Universe 471 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 20
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it very fast, with a great appearance.
Durability 67Overall71Comfort79Value72Appearance69Durability67Cushioning65Confidence20Buy 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.