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Wave Inspire 14

Wave Inspire 14
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Above average (68%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
37mm heel - 25mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (68%)

Rated better overall than 68% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 68% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Above average (68%)

Cushioning

Excellent (90%)

Durability

Very good (83%)

Value

Below average (35%)

Comfort

Below average (25%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (13%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 68% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Above average (68%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 70% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Good (70%)

Wave Inspire Family

Worse than 50% of 10 wave inspire family ranked.

Average (50%)

Mizuno

Worse than 55% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

Average (45%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
Saucony Kinvara 16
Wave Inspire 14
Wave Inspire 20
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
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Stack
37/25mm
38/26mm
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Drop
12mm
12mm
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Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130
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Best price
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—
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Good (71%)
—
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (25%)
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Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (90%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (83%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (35%)
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Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

6 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 reviews

Glad I gave them another shot

pwoidke · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I first ran in the Mizuno Wave Inspire around 10 years ago when I first started running (I think it was the Inspire 9's at that time). They were my go-to shoe for years, but I switched to Brooks Adrenalines around the Inspire 13s because I felt the support changed and they didn't feel as good on my feet. I picked up a pair of Inspire 14s on clearance at my local running store and am glad to say that I like this pair as much as the old 9's and 11's that I used to run in. The shoes are light weight but have enough cushion and support for marathon running. I've put around 250 miles on them and they still feel good with no signs of breaking down. This has been a great pair of shoes and I'm looking forward to many more runs in them.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable and lots of support. I put a lot of wear on the shoes and it takes me about 700+ miles to wear them out. I'm on my third pair now; I'd recommend them to anyone who needs stability shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Good Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I have enjoyed the newest version of the Inspire.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Proceed with caution

Desert Rat · Sep 28, 2025

1/5

Overall

I was fit for the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 at a pro running shop, where the associate insisted I needed this motion control shoe for over-pronation. I have never been told I over pronate before, always neutral, and really believe this associate was wrong. His analysis was from a walk across the tiny shop, not a treadmill analysis. I have run for years, injury-free, in neutral shoes from other companies. This was both my first Mizuno, and my first stability shoe. I will say that for those who want or desire this level of motion control, this may be the shoe for you -- for me it was a painful and expensive failure. 100 miles in, this shoe has caused IT Band and knee pain unlike I have ever felt. The only change to my routine is this shoe. Just bought another neutral shoe like the last pair I loved, and already, pain is healing and subsiding. The signature Mizuno wave plate is just not for me. Beyond the pain issues I experienced, I found the Wave Inspire 14 to be clunky, loud, and clumsy. It forced my stride to be horse-like (clomp, clomp, clomp). The ultra-cushioned heel feels great while standing, but offers a mushy ride on the road. My overall impression is of a horseshoe with a memory foam pillow on top. Appearance-wise, they remind me very much of the 1990s sneakers I wore in high school. I will not purchase another Mizuno.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
1/5
Value
1/5

Inspired inspire

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

They are a little different but so comfy. Firm heel and great cushioning.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5