Mizuno

Wave Inspire 10

Wave Inspire 10
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Bottom tier (1%)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$115
Stack Height
30mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
13mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (1%)

Rated worse overall than 99% of all shoes.
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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Bottom tier (1%)

Cushioning

Above average (69%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (11%)

Value

Bottom tier (3%)

Durability

Bottom tier (2%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 99% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (1%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than >99% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

Wave Inspire Family

Worse than >99% of 10 wave inspire family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

Mizuno

Worse than >99% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
Stack
30/17mm
38/26mm
Drop
13mm
12mm
Release
2013
2024 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$115
Best price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

44 reader reviews

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I had run in other shoes for nearly 10 years when I started training more seriously and wanted to find some lighter shoes. These were recommended to me and I have definitely found a favorite that I will stick with for a long time. They are so light and fit to every part of my feet. I used to have problems when I tied laces too tighly that my feet would sometimes go numb. These I can tie tightly and they feel nice and snug and hug my feet so well, and I have no nerve-pinching/numbness problem. Although many others have been mentioning that these shoes wear quickly, I have actually found the opposite. The Brooks I had always had before I would have to switch out every 350-370 miles because my feet and knees would start to feel the lack of support. These I have worn for nearly 500 miles and my legs still feel great at the end of every run. During marathon training I run 50-70 mile weeks on these shoes. These shoes are definitely not cushiony or soft. They have a solid platform that provides stability and little to no soft, bouncy cradle. That is what I look for in a stability shoe so these are perfect.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Trexasaurus · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

ccrunner627 · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Good shoe, slight rip after 300 miles
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

3/5

Overall

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