Mizuno Wave Catalyst 2

Name: Mizuno Wave Catalyst 2
Brand: Mizuno

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.5 oz · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Mizuno Wave Catalyst 2 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Value and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Wave Catalyst product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Current estimate: Decent

79/100

Overall

Decent 79

Value

Good 89

Durability

Good 84

Comfort

Decent 76

Cushioning

Decent 73

Appearance

Decent 70

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

See the product line's history

Confidence

27/100

Very low 27

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 2/4

Where to buy

No offers available

Affiliate links included. They never affect our ratings.

Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

One reviewer uses it as his primary long run shoe and says the lighter weight leaves his legs fresher.
Both reviewers so far rate durability and value 5 out of 5.

Cons

A 12mm drop is high for a modern trainer, and one reviewer notes the narrow fit.

Wave Catalyst 2 rates 79. This shoe has very low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Mizuno Wave Catalyst

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

Rating

40 60 80 100

71 2016 79 2017

Release year

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

Wave Catalyst 2 This shoe

2017 · 2 reviews

79 Decent

27 Confidence
Wave Catalyst

2016 · 1 review

71 Decent

15 Confidence

Reader Ratings

2 ratings

5/5 1

4/5 1

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

See written reviews Write a review

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.5 oz
Release: 2017
MSRP: $110
Drop Height: 12mm

Runner reviews

Write a review

Lightweight and supportive

4/5

Overall

The Catalyst 2 is my primary long run shoe. The lighter weight helps my legs feel better at the end of long runs, instead of tired. The narrow fit around the heel helps to keep my foot in place. However, the narrow fit in the toe box has resulted in black toenails and blisters when running in warmer, humid weather (even with a change in socks).

ultimatemissy · Jul 11, 2019

35 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 18