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Wave Hitogami 3

Wave Hitogami 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.6 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$100

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Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Value

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 81% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 63% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Durability

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Cushioning

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Best value
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.6 oz M
7.6 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
—
—
40/35mm
Drop
—
12mm
5mm
Release
2016
2017
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$100
$100
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (77%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (26%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (50%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (63%)
Below average (30%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (81%) Best value
Average (46%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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A classic durable lightweight shoe that was unfortunately discontinued

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

5/5

Overall

The Mizuno Wave Hitogami 3 is the best training shoe I've ever used. It exceeds all my basic criteria: Lightweight, comfortable, fast, durable, and stylish. Its durability is impressive - I've put over 500 miles on it thus far, and it feels like new. I am bereaved that Mizuno abruptly discontinued this series, and I am no longer able to find a pair in my size, save for an occasional used item on eBay (who buys used shoes?). Incredible shoe. Mizuno: Please make more!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Hitogami's took me to Boston

bmw54 · Jun 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

In January I opened the box, relaced, and started my training for 2018 Boston Marathon. These Hitogami's are not as light as the first iteration (which I still use for racing up to the half-marathon distance) but they are neutral, light and durable. No break-in required, they served in all weather conditions including the mud in this year's Athlete's Village in Hopkinton, mass. I used to think I needed heavy-duty heal support. Then I found mizuno and my chronic plantar fasciitis was a thing of the past.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5