Mizuno

Wave Hitogami 2

Wave Hitogami 2
Neutral · Road
Above average (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.8 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
19mm heel - 10mm toe
Drop Height
9mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (83/100)

Better than about 67% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 67% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (83/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (87/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (87/100)

Rank

Ranks above 75% of shoes

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Value

Above average (84/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (74/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (74/100)

Rank

Ranks above 38% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (68/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (68/100)

Rank

Ranks above 26% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (62/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (62/100)

Rank

Ranks above 14% of shoes

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0/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 67% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (83/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 52% of 256 racing shoes ranked.

52%

Mizuno

Better than 55% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

55%

Compared to other shoes

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Lightest
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz M
7.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
19/10mm
Drop
9mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2015
2017
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (67%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (26%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (38%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (14%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (75%)
Below average (30%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Good (72%)
Average (46%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

cmgeek · Apr 13, 2016

5/5

Overall

Fantastic, lightweight, great road feel, very fast and just enough cushioning . Quality build. 3.14.30 BQ Marathon in this shoe. Also a very good looking design.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 24, 2016

4/5

Overall

Great marathon racing shoe
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

maxralston · Mar 22, 2015

5/5

Overall

Excellent everyday training shoe. Was looking for something with a little more on the heel than my previous training shoe (Adidas Hagio) as my mileage increased and I found my calves struggling to recover. Comfortable, with a firm sole and quite responsive.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5