Mizuno

Wave Enigma 2

Wave Enigma 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.5 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$135

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Above average (89/100)

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 74% of shoes

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Value

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Durability

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 54% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Ranks above 27% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Ranks above 15% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.5 oz W
11.2 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2017 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$135 Lower MSRP
$150
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (74%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (27%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (54%)
Below average (30%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (55%)
Average (45%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Best Shoe I Have Ever Run In

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2024

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable shoe despite minimal cushioning.  The design absorbs much of the impact, without excessive, clunky cushioning material.  I have a narrow foot, and the fit is perfect for me.  I am a supinator and wear out the outside heel of the sole very quickly.  These shoes last far longer than any other shoe I have tried.  Overall, a great shoe for me.

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