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Wave Inspire 15

Wave Inspire 15
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (84%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
36mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (84%)

Rated better overall than 84% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 84% 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

Very good (84%)

Durability

Very good (88%)

Comfort

Very good (82%)

Cushioning

Very good (80%)

Value

Average (59%)

Appearance

Below average (23%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 84% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Very good (84%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 84% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Very good (84%)

Wave Inspire Family

Better than 71% of 10 wave inspire family ranked.

Good (71%)

Mizuno

Better than 79% of 101 Mizuno shoes ranked.

Good (79%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Mizuno Wave Inspire 15
Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
Saucony Kinvara 16
Wave Inspire 15
Wave Inspire 20
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M Lightest
10.6 oz M
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Stack
36/24mm
38/26mm
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Drop
12mm
12mm
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Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Very good (86%)
—
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (82%)
—
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (80%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (88%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (23%)
—
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (59%)
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Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

7 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 7 reviews

Avoid injury

ProspectAthlete · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I was prescribed this shoe when I visited a local shoe store, they examined my feet, how I run, etc. And because of the previous shoes I was running in it really warped my form and that could of led to some injuries. So I bought these shoes, they felt bulky yet they were SUPER comfortable. Ultimately they corrected my form and I went on to use these during the XC season and my training in the track. Since my purchase they are still in pretty good condition.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I was looking for a new shoe that gives me a nice cushion and doesn't pinch my Achilles. This shoe hit the spot. I have never bought a Mizuno shoe before so I was a bit nervous if I would really like it. The shoe feels great, gives great support but not too bulky. It has also held up well with my training. I would highly recommend this shoe!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Solid Shoe for Marathon Training

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I've been running in this shoe since 2016. I needed something that wasn't heavy but had some stability and cushioning. I was also looking for a wider toebox since the shoes I was wearing before this (Saucony, Ascis) changed their design to narrow toeboxes. This shoes has gotten me through marathon and half marathon training. And its light enough (for me) to do speedworkouts in. The first few pairs of these I bought came in some bright, fun colors. Now it seems the womens shoes come in just ugly colors (seafoam green, light pink,). So I bought the gray ones this year. Hopefully Mizuno will go back to a more interesting color palette.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe for all types of runs

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

These feel firm and fast. A bit stiff feeling upper but that's what I prefer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

I love the Inspires and have been running in them for 12 years (4 marathions-5kids)

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Best. Shoe.Ever!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5