Mizuno Wave Inspire 14

Name: Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
Brand: Mizuno
Rating: 4.2 (6 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.4 oz · 12mm drop · 37/25mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 replaced it

How it ranks

The Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 6 runner reviews and 14 other rated shoes in the Wave Inspire product line. Another 6 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Below average

68/100

Overall

Below average 68

Durability

Good 87

Cushioning

Good 83

Value

Below average 68

Comfort

Below average 65

Appearance

Below average 61

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

77/100

Moderate 77

What runners say

“It takes me about 700+ miles to wear them out.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon

“This shoe has caused IT Band and knee pain unlike I have ever felt.”

1/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate

“I've put around 250 miles on them and they still feel good with no signs of breaking down.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

“The Wave Inspire 14 to be clunky, loud, and clumsy.”

1/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate

“Light weight but have enough cushion and support for marathon running.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

“Firm heel and great cushioning.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 3/9

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

Two reviewers report long life, one at 700 miles or more per pair and one at 250 with no signs of breaking down.
Its six reviewers rate cushioning 4.8 out of 5, and one uses it for marathon running.
It lists at $130, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.

Cons

Value and appearance are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 3.7 out of 5.
One reviewer found it clunky and loud, and stopped at 100 miles, attributing IT band and knee pain to the shoe.
Averaging 9.7 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.