Mizuno Wave Inspire 15

Name: Mizuno Wave Inspire 15
Brand: Mizuno
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.5 oz · 36/24mm stack · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Mizuno Wave Inspire 16 replaced it

How it ranks

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 15’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Good

Overall

Good 83

Durability

Good 82

Value

Decent 78

Comfort

Decent 78

Cushioning

Decent 76

Appearance

Below average 67

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

81 Moderate

Moderate 81

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

“Gives great support but not too bulky”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 7

“Felt bulky yet they were super comfortable”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon

“Doesn't pinch my Achilles”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 7

“Love the ride, weight, and comfort”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14

“They corrected my form”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon

“These feel firm and fast”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Elite 10

“Even older model retains the same shape and style”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Pegasus+ 26

“Wasn't heavy but had some stability and cushioning”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon

“A bit stiff feeling upper but that's what I prefer”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Elite 10

“Light enough to do speedworkouts in”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon

“Good shoe for a great price”

5/5 Full review 80 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Pegasus+ 26

Prefer this shoe over another

80% 4/5

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, including the fit around the Achilles.
Reviewers report it holding up well through marathon and cross country training.
Two reviewers describe a firm, quick ride light enough for speedwork.

Cons

One reviewer finds it bulky and another a bit stiff through the upper.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer finds the recent women's colorways drab.