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.