Mizuno Wave Inspire 14

Name: Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
Brand: Mizuno
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.7 oz · 37/25mm stack · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 replaced it

How it ranks

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 14’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Decent

Overall

Decent 72

Durability

Good 82

Cushioning

Decent 78

Value

Decent 73

Comfort

Below average 68

Appearance

Below average 66

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

88 High

High 88

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“It takes me about 700+ miles to wear them out.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon

“This shoe has caused IT Band and knee pain unlike I have ever felt.”

1/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate

“I've put around 250 miles on them and they still feel good with no signs of breaking down.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

“The Wave Inspire 14 to be clunky, loud, and clumsy.”

1/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate

“Light weight but have enough cushion and support for marathon running.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

“Firm heel and great cushioning.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 3/9

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Two reviewers report long life, one at 700 miles or more per pair and one at 250 with no signs of breaking down.
Its six reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and one uses it for marathon running.
It lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.

Cons

Value and appearance are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer found it clunky and loud, and stopped at 100 miles, attributing IT band and knee pain to the shoe.
Averaging 9.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.

Wave Inspire 14 rates 72. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Mizuno Wave Inspire

Each dot is one version of the Wave Inspire, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

67 2014 72 51 2013 58 73 2016 62 72 2018 83 72 2019 65 84 2022 77 86 2024 85 71 2025 71

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Inspire

Release year unknown · 2 reviews

71 Decent

78 Confidence
Wave Inspire 22

2025 · 2 reviews

71 Decent

76 Confidence
Wave Inspire 21

2025 · 1 review

85 Good

71 Confidence
Wave Inspire 20

2024 · 0 reviews

86 Good

77 Confidence
Wave Inspire 19

2023 · 8 reviews

77 Decent

85 Confidence
Wave Inspire 18

2022 · 5 reviews

84 Good

82 Confidence
Wave Inspire 17

2021 · 1 review

65 Below average

71 Confidence
Wave Inspire 16

2019 · 1 review

72 Decent

83 Confidence
Wave Inspire 15

2019 · 7 reviews

83 Good

81 Confidence
Wave Inspire 14 This shoe

2018 · 6 reviews

72 Decent

88 Confidence
Wave Inspire 13

2016 · 7 reviews

62 Below average

85 Confidence
Wave Inspire 12

2016 · 4 reviews

73 Decent

81 Confidence
Wave Inspire 11

2014 · 7 reviews

58 Bottom-tier

90 Confidence
Wave Inspire 10

2013 · 44 reviews

51 Bottom-tier

96 Confidence
Wave Inspire 9

2012 · 19 reviews

72 Decent

92 Confidence
Wave Inspire 8

2014 · 5 reviews

67 Below average

80 Confidence

Runner Ratings

6 ratings

5/5 4

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 1

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.7 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.4 oz · Women's 9.0 oz
Release: 2018 Q1
MSRP: $130
Stack: 37/25mm
Drop: 12mm

Runner reviews

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Glad I gave them another shot

5/5

Overall

I first ran in the Mizuno Wave Inspire around 10 years ago when I first started running (I think it was the Inspire 9's at that time). They were my go-to shoe for years, but I switched to Brooks Adrenalines around the Inspire 13s because I felt the support changed and they didn't feel as good on my feet. I picked up a pair of Inspire 14s on clearance at my local running store and am glad to say that I like this pair as much as the old 9's and 11's that I used to run in. The shoes are light weight but have enough cushion and support for marathon running. I've put around 250 miles on them and they still feel good with no signs of breaking down. This has been a great pair of shoes and I'm looking forward to many more runs in them.

pwoidke · Jun 12, 2019

45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable and lots of support. I put a lot of wear on the shoes and it takes me about 700+ miles to wear them out. I'm on my third pair now; I'd recommend them to anyone who needs stability shoes.

Anonymous runner · Nov 15, 2018

70 mpw training for a half marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Good Shoe

4/5

Overall

I have enjoyed the newest version of the Inspire.

Anonymous runner · Oct 3, 2018

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 13

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Proceed with caution

1/5

Overall

I was fit for the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 at a pro running shop, where the associate insisted I needed this motion control shoe for over-pronation. I have never been told I over pronate before, always neutral, and really believe this associate was wrong. His analysis was from a walk across the tiny shop, not a treadmill analysis. I have run for years, injury-free, in neutral shoes from other companies. This was both my first Mizuno, and my first stability shoe. I will say that for those who want or desire this level of motion control, this may be the shoe for you -- for me it was a painful and expensive failure. 100 miles in, this shoe has caused IT Band and knee pain unlike I have ever felt. The only change to my routine is this shoe. Just bought another neutral shoe like the last pair I loved, and already, pain is healing and subsiding. The signature Mizuno wave plate is just not for me. Beyond the pain issues I experienced, I found the Wave Inspire 14 to be clunky, loud, and clumsy. It forced my stride to be horse-like (clomp, clomp, clomp). The ultra-cushioned heel feels great while standing, but offers a mushy ride on the road. My overall impression is of a horseshoe with a memory foam pillow on top. Appearance-wise, they remind me very much of the 1990s sneakers I wore in high school. I will not purchase another Mizuno.

Desert Rat · Jul 25, 2018

15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate