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Wave Catalyst 2

Wave Catalyst 2
Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Good (76/100)

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Overall

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Value

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Comfort

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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2/4

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Mizuno Wave Catalyst 2
Mizuno Wave Catalyst
HOKA Clifton 9
Wave Catalyst 2
Wave Catalyst
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz M
9.4 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
1mm
5mm
Release
2017
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (51%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (52%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (58%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (69%)
Below average (31%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (76%) Best value
Average (52%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Lightweight and supportive

ultimatemissy · Jul 11, 2019

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).
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

SUPER!

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

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