Mizuno wave sonic
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019
70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 22
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Mizuno Wave Sonic
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.1 oz · 20/16mm stack · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Mizuno Wave Sonic’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
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Confidence
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Confidence
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What runners say
“Has enough cushion than a typical racing flat but less than a usual trainer.”
“Works perfectly fine for 10Ks to the half marathon.”
“Forefoot felt a bit sore after some runs.”
“Lightweight and keeps the cushion you're looking for.”
“Awesome shoe for longer workouts and uptempo runs.”
“Would be nice if it was a bit more flexible and a bit softer.”
“Little to no arch support.”
“Can run half marathon in this.”
“Get compliments on its appearance all the time.”
“Grip is ok on the roads and some light trails.”
“Seems pretty durable.”
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers race and train in it, tempo runs through half marathons.
- At 7.6 oz, two reviewers call it light but still reasonably cushioned.
- Durability averages 4.2 out of 5, and one reviewer at 70 miles a week rates it 5.
Cons
- The four reviewers who rated cushioning give it 3.5 out of 5, and one gets a sore forefoot on some runs.
- One reviewer wants it more flexible and softer.
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.1 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 7.7 oz · Women's 6.5 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $100
- Stack
- 20/16mm
- Drop
- 4mm
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 22, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Pure Flow 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great racing flat
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 23
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reliable and versatile pair for those looking for light and fast but also reasonably cushioned
5/5
Overall
f4ngy1yang · Feb 6, 2018
30 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Best Mizuno Shoe
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2017
37 mpw training for middle distance came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 21
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- Brooks Pure Flow 3 1 runner
- Mizuno Wave Rider 21 1 runner
- ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 23 1 runner